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Sentencing and Punishment Susan Easton

Sentencing and Punishment By Susan Easton

Sentencing and Punishment by Susan Easton


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Summary

Presents an overview of the theory, law and practice of sentencing and punishment from penological, policy and legal perspectives. This book explains and evaluates changes in penal policy and sentencing practice, and is accompanied by a companion web site and web-links to key policy sites and documents.

Sentencing and Punishment Summary

Sentencing and Punishment: The Quest for Justice by Susan Easton

Covering the key themes and topics studied on sentencing and punishment courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this new and exciting textbook is an accessible account of recent developments in sentencing and punishment from the standpoint of penal theories, policy aims and punishment practice, and human rights. It reviews - from philosophical, legal and practical perspectives - changing ideas as to what counts as 'just' punishment, and provides an integrated discussion of the law and legitmacy of the process of calculating and implemeting punishment. Using case studies and other learning tools to stimulate students, this book explains and evaluates recent and proposed changes in penal policy and sentencing practice.

Sentencing and Punishment Reviews

This excellent new book is a particularly refreshing new edition to texts in this area and criminal justice generally...The integration of theory with practice successfully, and justifably, complicated the issues but does so in a way that is always accessible (primarily because of the clarity of language but aided by an excellent glossary of terms, chapter summaries, coherent sub-headings and helpful cross referencing. Youth Justice, August 2006 In addition to being an invaluable guide to those attempting to navigate the complex surface of current penal policy, the book should also stimulate fresh perspectives amongst those familiar with the topography of the current penal terrain. Howard Journal, 2006 (A) stimulating account of the role of sentencing law and penal policy in England and Wales. The Student Law Journal, December 2005 A well-written and accessible text which provides excellent value for money. The Student Law Journal, December 2005

Table of Contents

PART A: SENTENCING PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES; 1. Introduction: New Penology and New Policies; 2. Just Constraints; 3. Just Deserts: From the Criminal Justice Act 1991 to the Criminal Justice Act 2003; 4. Utility and Deterrence; 5. Risk and Danger; 6. Making Amends; 7. Dealing with Minors: Continuity and Change; PART B: PUNISHING OFFENDERS; 8. Fair Impact?; 9. Punishing Youth; 10. Just Punishment in the Community; 11. Justice in the Modern Prison; 12. Equality and Difference in the Experience of Imprisonment; CONCLUDING COMMENTS

Additional information

GOR001951760
9780199270873
0199270872
Sentencing and Punishment: The Quest for Justice by Susan Easton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20050414
415
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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