The Penal System: An IntroductionPraise for the First Edition: `A marvelous British text-reference that comprehensively introduces the penal system in England and Wales, not only for students and practitioners, but for all who are increasingly concerned about the morality and the future of penal systems worldwide' - Reference and Research Book News The Third Edition of this highly successful textbook provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the penal system of England and Wales. Now fully revised and updated it includes an examination of the direction of penal policy under New Labour. The book: -offers an overview of all aspects of punishment and the penal system -provides an analyses of the theories which purport to justify and explain the practice of punishment - critically examines the so-called 'penal crisis' and offers a programme for radical reform -draws comparisons between the English penal system and others from around the world. -now includes a self-study guide, directing the reader to useful websites |
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An Introduction Michael Cavadino, James Dignan. Preface to the Third Edition This is the one you have all been waiting for ... Dignan for their understanding , tolerance , patience and loving support during the writing of this book ...
... Dignan ( forthcoming ) . 3 For many years it was common for remand prisoners to be held in cells in police stations because of prison overcrowding , but this practice ceased in 1995 . 4 Unless otherwise stated , statistics for offences ...
... ( Dignan , 1994 ; Dignan and Cavadino , 1996 ; Cavadino and Dignan , 1997b ) ; one of its virtues is that it could be of great value in assisting the ' reintegration ' of offenders , as we discuss shortly . Reparation can be seen either ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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