Community Punishment:A Critical Introduction - Couverture souple

Brownlee, Ian

 
9780582297722: Community Punishment:A Critical Introduction
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0582297729 ISBN 13 : 9780582297722
Editeur : Longman, 1998

Synopsis

This book provides an up-to-date critical introduction to non-custodial sentencing options in England and Wales, and to the issues affecting the use of non-custodial and semi-custodial sentences in both the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Drawing on a wide-ranging body of literature, it guides the reader through the history, politics and philosophy of both non-custodial sentencing and the probation services, whose changing role in implementing the decisions of the court continues to be of crucial importance.

Identifies key debates and controversies. Analyses the way in which community-based punishments are implemented, critically examining their impact. Explores ways to improve on existing practices.

Ian Brownlee combines a concise statement of the relevant law with accessible and critical synthesis of penological and sociological material and issues. His book will both inform and stimulate further enquiry in students and criminal justice professionals.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book provides an up-to-date critical introduction to non-custodial sentencing options in England and Wales, and to the issues affecting the use of non-custodial and semi-custodial sentences in both the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Drawing on a wide-ranging body of literature, it guides the reader through the history, politics and philosophy of both non-custodial sentencing and the probation services, whose changing role in implementing the decisions of the court continues to be of crucial importance.

Identifies key debates and controversies. Analyses the way in which community-based punishments are implemented, critically examining their impact. Explores ways to improve on existing practices.

Ian Brownlee combines a concise statement of the relevant law with accessible and critical synthesis of penological and sociological material and issues. His book will both inform and stimulate further enquiry in students and criminal justice professionals.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Longman
Date d'édition
1998
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0582297729
ISBN 13 
9780582297722
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
232
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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