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The Politics of Punishment: A Comparative Study of Imprisonment and Political Culture
This book explores why some governments choose to imprison more people than others, why some nations' prison systems are more humane, and how these systems of imprisonment change over time. It will be essential for students, academics and policy-makers working in the areas of penology, criminology, criminal justice, law and social history.
| Author(s) | By Louise Brangan. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 194 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This book explores why some governments choose to imprison more people than others, why some nations' prison systems are more humane, and how these systems of imprisonment change over time. It will be essential for students, academics and policy-makers working in the areas of penology, criminology, criminal justice, law and social history.
Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Comparative Penal Culture Section One Irish Imprisonment Regimes & Political Culture 1970-1999 Chapter Three: Pastoral Penality: Addressing The Pains Of Imprisonment Chapter Four: Pastoral Penality Losi
Louise Brangan is a lecturer in Criminology, University of Stirling, UK.
