Penology by David Scott

Penology by David Scott

Ideal for those new to prison studies, this text provides readers with a clear and accessible introduction to the field of penology, and shows how to use the information in coursework and exams.

This is an excellent introductory text book which covers a wide range of issues, concepts, theorists and questions relating to study of penal institutions or penologyWhilst it is a friendly text in the sense that it is not overly wordy, it is also authoratative, consisting of an overview of key issues and gives concise (often bullet pointed) summaries of important legislation and historical developments... This makes it an excellant first year undergraduate recommendation, which not only offers basic explanations but introduces philosophical questions and topics such as the criminological imagination and social constructionism... Overall this text is highly recommended for anyone studying penology for the first time. It is informative, concise, authoritative, lively, easy to read and affordable.

Dr Joanne Massey
Manchester Metropolitan University

′A highly engaging and accessible text that will absorb students into the study of Penology for many years to come. The book will appeal to theoretical purists and policy actors alike. Most of all, it is students wishing to immerse themselves in the hidden and complex world of the prison who will find this text stimulating and through-provoking. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and wish only that such texts were available during my studies.′

Dr Laura Piacentini
Reader in Criminology, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

′A clearly written introduction to penology studies that not only summarises the criminological literature but also provides useful advice to undergraduate students on essay-writing, getting the most out of lectures, revision and handling exam nerves.′

Mary Bosworth
Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford

′An invaluable, highly accessible guide for all students wanting to get the most out of their studies of punishment and penal institutions.′

Dr Elaine Crawley
Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Salford

David Scott is senior lecturer in Criminology at the Open University.  David has published widely on prisons, punishment and critical criminology.  Recent book titles include Critique and Dissent; Beyond Criminal Justice; The Caretakers of Punishment; and Why Prison?  David is a former coordinator of the European Group for the Study of Deviance and Social Control and is a member of the steering committee of the Reclaim Justice Network. He is also an associate editor of the Howard Journal of Criminal Justice and is on the editorial board of Criminal Justice Matters.

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ISBN 13	9781412948111
ISBN 10	1412948118
Title	Penology
Author	David Scott
Series	Sage Course Companions Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2008-01-23
Number of pages	240
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