Against Imprisonment : An Anthology of Abolitionist Essays Paperback / softback
by David Scott
Paperback / softback
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A collection of writings by Dr David Scott which build on his work teaching criminology for over 20 years.
Against Imprisonment includes topics such as `The Changing Face of the Prison', justifications of punishment, prison violence and the shortcomings of prisons and the mega-prisons.
Very much against the current political obsession with increasing incarceration, this book is a wake-up call for all those who feel the use of imprisonment is failing to achieve a reduction in crime.
Provides a compelling analysis of the failings of imprisonment.
Sheds new light on this pressing topic. Explains why prisons do not work for most offenders.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:280 pages
- Publisher:Waterside Press
- Publication Date:28/02/2018
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- ISBN:9781909976542
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:280 pages
- Publisher:Waterside Press
- Publication Date:28/02/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781909976542