Rethinking Punishment in the Era of Mass Incarceration

Rethinking Punishment in the Era of Mass Incarceration
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9781351692410
ISBN-13 : 1351692410
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Book Synopsis Rethinking Punishment in the Era of Mass Incarceration by : Chris Surprenant

Download or read book Rethinking Punishment in the Era of Mass Incarceration written by Chris Surprenant and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a philosophical examination of incarceration as a form of punishment. A diverse group of contributors engages with research in criminology, economics, law, and sociology to help contextualize the philosophical issues.


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