The SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society (Hardcover, New)

The project of interpreting contemporary forms of punishment means exploring the social, political, economic, and historical conditions in the society in which those forms arise. The SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society draws together this disparate and expansive field of punishment and society into one compelling new volume. Headed by two of the leading scholars in the field, Jonathan Simon and Richard Sparks have crafted a comprehensive and definitive resource that illuminates some of the key themes in this complex area - from historical and prospective issues to penal trends and related contributions through theory, literature and philosophy. Incorporating a stellar and international line-up of contributors the book addresses issues such as: capital punishment, the civilising process, gender, diversity, inequality, power, human rights and neoliberalism. This engaging, vibrantly written collection will be captivating reading for academics and researchers in criminology, penology, criminal justice, sociology, cultural studies, philosophy and politics.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	2013
Editors:	Jonathan Simon • Richard Sparks
Dimensions:	246 x 184 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	520
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84860-675-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Penology & punishment > General
LSN:	1-84860-675-3
Barcode:	9781848606753

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