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Why Punish?: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Punishment
| Author(s) | By Rob Canton. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 242 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Availability | Available |
Introduction 1. The Origins and Meanings of Punishment 2. The Purposes and effects of Punishment 3. Retribution 4. Deterrence 5. Rehabilitation and Desistance 6. Incapacitation and Risk 7. Restorative Justice 8. The Limits and Perils of Pu
Rob Canton is Professor in Community and Criminal Justice at De Montfort University, UK. He has worked extensively with the Council of Europe and the EU to develop penal practices in several countries and contributed to framing the European Probation Rule
