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Why we punish, who we punish and how we punish are central elements of any discussion of the role of law in modern society. In this impressive and timely collection, two leading experts on the theory of punishment have selected a range of articles which have made important and influential contributions to the ways in which punishment is understood in contemporary society. The collection is introduced by a lengthy and original discussion of the key concepts of punishment, and each article is prefaced by a short introduction setting out the issues to be discussed. Throughout the book the aim of the editors is to demonstrate how complex the concept of punishment is, and to illustrate how an understanding of punishment is vitally important for students of law and society.
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R. A. Duff is at University of Stirling. David Garland is at University of Edinburgh.
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This volume brings together writings on the philosophy of punishment, penology, and the sociology of punishment. Read the first page
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A very good selection of essays regarding difficult concepts that have a very practical result. There is plenty within the book for you to follow up through the various authors.
This is set book for the Open University MA in political philosophy.
This is set book for the Open University MA in political philosophy.
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The language this book is written in is way above my level. You'd have to be more than a criminal justice major to read this. It is very hard to understand, although I'm very sure it is informational. You'd have to read each chapters at least 2-3 times to understand what they're talking about. It's always nice to consult with your professors, though.
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