A Reader on Punishment
Exploring theories and implications of punishment in society
R A Duff editor David Garland editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:29th Dec '94
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection offers key readings on punishment theories, exploring societal implications and complexities. A Reader on Punishment is essential for understanding law's role in society.
In A Reader on Punishment, a curated selection of essential readings explores the multifaceted theories of punishment that shape modern society. The editors delve into the practical and theoretical challenges surrounding punishment, emphasizing that legal theories cannot be fully grasped without considering their broader social and cultural contexts. This critical examination addresses fundamental questions such as why society punishes, who is targeted, and the methods employed in the process.
This collection features contributions from two leading experts in the field, who have thoughtfully chosen influential articles that have significantly impacted contemporary understandings of punishment. Each selected piece is accompanied by a concise introduction that outlines the key issues at play, ensuring that readers are well-prepared to engage with the material. The introductory discussion sets the stage for the collection, providing a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts related to punishment.
Throughout A Reader on Punishment, the editors aim to highlight the complexity of punishment as a concept. They argue that a nuanced understanding of punishment is crucial for students and scholars of law and society, as it opens avenues for critical reflection on justice, morality, and the role of legal systems in addressing wrongdoing. This timely and impressive anthology serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in the intersections of law, culture, and social theory.
`It's a fine book, as I would expect from these editors.' Richard, W. Ireland, University of Aberystwyth
`An intelligent contemporary selection which will prove very useful in orienting students towards the principled analysis of punishment.' Dr J.R. Sparks, Keele University
`This has come out at an opportune time - it is almost an ideal reading compilation for this course.' P.J. Leyland, University of North London
`A comprehensive reader which obviates the need for extensive reading lists and frustrating library searches for missing periodicals.' Dr C. Leon, University of Leeds
`Looks very promising.' Keith Soothill, University of Lancaster
`Good value for money, covers a range of important issues.' Dr S. Easton, Brunel University
`The book will provide a solid and positive introduction to a key area in criminal justice. It will therefore be excellent as an introductory text.' Professor Joe Sim, Liverpool John Moores University
`Excellent selection of readings, representing value for money. Attractive to 1st-year students, and also of use to them throughout academic careers.' Dr J. Wardhaugh, University of Wales
`Excellent.' Mr F.J. Dempsey, University of Galway
`A marvellous book.' Mr Toddington, University of Hull
`A very useful text ... contains some seminal articles relevant to any discussion of punishment.' Erica Stratta, Worcester College of Higher Education
A novel attempt by the editors to bring together writings on the philosophy of punishment, penology, and the sociology of punishment ... The range is very wide and the examination very deep and from every conceivable angle ... This is a splendid collection of contemporary wisdom about punishment in theory and in practice, for which the editors must be thanked warmly for bringing together in one volume. * British Journal of Criminology *
a collection of 14 recent essays or book-chapters on the whys, whos and hows of punishment that it would be hard to better. Its scope is both philosophical and practical. A virtue of the Duff-Garland collection is to take zero-based approaches to punishment seriously ... full of provocative questions and vigorous argument: just right for stirring up sharper debate. * The economist (UK) *
ISBN: 9780198763536
Dimensions: 219mm x 138mm x 22mm
Weight: 450g
358 pages