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.
| ISBN: | 9781909976542 |
| Publication date: | 28th February 2018 |
| Author: | David Gordon Scott |
| Publisher: | Waterside Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 280 pages |
| Genres: |
Penology and punishment |
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.
Against Imprisonment features in the following genres: Penology and punishment
Against Imprisonment is available in Paperback
Against Imprisonment was written by David Gordon Scott and published by Waterside Press
Against Imprisonment has 280 pages
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