This is the perfect primer for all undergraduate Criminology students studying modules on Prisons and Punishment. Not only does it cover all the key topics in Penology, but it also encourages students to think critically about these topics. The second edition: Explores international and comparative examples Includes new sections on new penology, new punitiveness, reductivism, proportionality, demographic issues, sentencing policy and principles, persistent offending, financial penalties, rehabilitation, victimology, capital punishment, mental health, drugs in prison and young offenders Teaches students how to read and reference journal articles in their work Provides students with helpful advice on employability The book includes a useful study skills section which guides students through essay-writing and offers hints and tips on how they can get the most out of their lecturers and seminars. A brand new companion website directs readers towards relevant journal articles and weblinks. This is the ideal textbook for all undergraduate students embarking on their studies in Prisons and Punishment. Dr David Scott, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Liverpool John Moores University Dr Nick Flynn, Senior Lecturer in Applied Criminology, De Montfort University INDICE: PART ONE: PENOLOGYThinking Like a Penologist: An IntroductionSources of Penal KnowledgePART TWO: CORE AREAS OF THE CURRICULUMJustifications of PunishmentTheorising about Prisons and PunishmentComparative PenologiesA History of Imprisonment in the UK: until 1997Penal Policy: until 2013Penal Administration and Prisoner PopulationsSociologies of Prison LifePenal AccountabilityProbation and Community PenaltiesFuture Directions and Alternative VisionsPART THREE: STUDY, WRITING AND REVISION SKILLSHow to Get the Most out of Your Lectures and SeminarsWriting a DissertationEssay Writing HintsRevision HintsExam Hints
- ISBN: 978-1-4462-7346-3
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 304
- Fecha Publicación: 15/04/2014
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