Punishment, politics and culture

Beginning with an overview of the history and philosophy of punishment, these articles explore penal practices in the modern state and the deeper philosophical and social aspects of retributive justice.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sarat, Austin, Ewick, Patricia
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier/JAI, 2004.
Series:Studies in law, politics, and society ; v. 30.
Subjects:
Punishment.
Justice, Administration of > Philosophy.
Penology & punishment.
Social Science > Sociology > General.
Political Science > Political Freedom & Security > Law Enforcement.
Online Access:Full-text access
Description
Summary:Beginning with an overview of the history and philosophy of punishment, these articles explore penal practices in the modern state and the deeper philosophical and social aspects of retributive justice.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 282 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781849502504 (electronic bk.) :
1849502501 (electronic bk.) :
ISSN:1059-4337 ;

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