Prisons & Punishment: The Essentials

by Dr David Scott and Professor of Creative Writing Nick Flynn

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Covering all the key topics across the subject of Penology, this book gives you the tools you need to delve deeper and critically examine issues relating to prisons and punishment.

The second edition:

  • explores prisons and punishment within national, international and comparative contexts, and draws upon contemporary case studies throughout to illustrate key themes and issues
  • includes new sections on actuarial justice, proportionality, sentencing principles, persistent offending, rehabilitation, and abolitionist approaches to punishment
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The book also includes a useful study skills section which guides you through essay writing and offers hints and tips on how you can get the most out of your lectures and seminars.

This is the perfect primer for all undergraduate students of Criminology taking modules on Prisons and Punishment or Penology.

  • ISBN10 1473905206
  • ISBN13 9781473905207
  • Publish Date 8 April 2014
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
  • Edition Second Edition
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 304
  • Language English