The SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society
Exploring the complexities of punishment in modern society
Jonathan Simon editor Richard Sparks editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:18th Oct '12
Should be back in stock very soon
This handbook offers a comprehensive examination of punishment's role in society, featuring contributions from leading scholars in the field. The SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society provides critical insights into contemporary punitive practices.
The SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted topic of punishment within contemporary society. This handbook brings together contributions from esteemed scholars worldwide, creating a rich resource that delves into the intricate social, political, economic, and historical contexts that shape modern punitive practices. By examining the dynamics of punishment, the book invites readers to consider how these practices reflect and influence societal values and norms.
Headed by leading experts Jonathan Simon and Richard Sparks, the SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society addresses critical themes that permeate the field. It covers a broad spectrum of issues, including capital punishment, the civilizing process, and the intersections of gender, diversity, and inequality. The volume also engages with pertinent discussions on power, human rights, and the impact of neoliberalism on punitive measures. Each chapter offers a unique perspective, contributing to a holistic understanding of the complexities surrounding punishment today.
Written in an engaging style, this collection is not only informative but also thought-provoking, making it an essential read for academics and researchers across various disciplines. Whether one is in criminology, sociology, or cultural studies, the SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society serves as a vital resource that encourages deeper reflection on the role of punishment in shaping societal structures and individual experiences.
′Three virtues set this collection apart from the usual handbook enterprise. The first is the broad range of topics and settings covered by the volume. The second is the international all-star cast of authors who contribute substantial essays. The third is the concluding section of the handbook that pushes beyond the conventional boundaries of penality in important and interesting ways. Simon and Sparks have assembled an indispensable tool for serious study of punishment and society′ -- Franklin E. Zimring
′Simon and Sparks have brought together an eclectic array of notable scholars to explore the role of punishment in society. With a central concern on the prison as an institution of power and social control, the Handbook urges us to regard punishment, not as a correctional endeavour targeting deviant individuals, but in terms of its effects on the broader population and on governance. The Editors - who have themselves done much to shape the field - have succeeded in producing a volume written in a clear, erudite, yet pacey style throughout. The SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society is hugely impressive in its range and sophistication and is a very welcome addition to the field′ -- Yvonne Jewkes
′This is [an] engaging, well written book which will be useful to academics, policy makers, practitioners and those with a general interest in punishment and society. I don′t think that it is an exaggeration to describe it as a ′bible′ of punishment and society in that it collates and analyses past and present research, but also looks towards the future. In short, and in answering the initial necessity question, is this handbook needed, the answer is resoundingly yes′
-- Dr Karen Harr
ISBN: 9781848606753
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1110g
520 pages