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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-10019874482X

ISBN-139780198744825

eBay Product ID (ePID)2321072472

Product Key Features

Number of Pages512 Pages

Publication NameSentencing and Punishment : the Quest for Justice

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

SubjectGeneral, Penology, Criminal Procedure, Criminology, Criminal Law / Sentencing

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLaw, Social Science

AuthorSusan Easton, Christine Piper

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight28.2 Oz

Item Length6.7 in

Item Width9.6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition22

Reviews'This is possibly one of the best books I have ever read on sentencing. The thorough and systematic approach taken throughout the text makes it suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates. The style is approachable but substantive and the content offers a different, more balanced, view from many other texts on sentencing.'Natacha Harding, Lecturer in Criminology, University of Winchester'Sentencing and Punishment is a really sound academic text: it has excellent coverage of different areas and probing analysis of issues which students can engage with as they progress through their studies. 'Dr Jill Annison, Plymouth University'An excellent consideration of sentencing policy with reference to theory and research, bringing together criminological debates, sentencing policy and examples to contextualise issues. 'Dr Jennifer Sloan, Sheffield Hallam University, Sentencing and Punishment is a really sound academic text: it has excellent coverage of different areas and probing analysis of issues which students can engage with as they progress through their studies.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal345.42/0772

Table Of ContentPart I: Sentencing Principles, Policies, and Issues1. Developing penal policy2. Structuring sentencing3. Calculating 'just deserts'4. Utility and deterrence5. Risk and danger6. Instead of punishment?7. Impact on victims and offendersPart II: Punishment: Law, Policy, and Practice8. Justice in the modern prison9. Experiencing imprisonment10. Punishment and rehabilitation in the community11. Young offenders and court options

SynopsisExamining the theoretical debates behind the headlines and engaging with current debates, Sentencing and Punishment provides thoughtful, impartial, and unbiased coverage of sentencing and punishment in the UK. Collectively, Susan Easton and Christine Piper are highly experienced teachers and researchers in this field, making them perfectly placed to deliver this lively account of a highly dynamic subject area. The book takes a thorough and systematic approach to sentencing and punishment, examining key topics from legal, philosophical, and practical perspectives. Offering in-depth and detailed coverage, while remaining succinct and readable, the authors deliver a balanced approach to the subject. Chapter summaries, discussion questions, and case studies help students to engage with the subject, apply their knowledge, and reflect upon debates. Fully reworked, restructured, and updated for this edition, and incorporating changes following the 2015 general election; this is the essential guide for anyone studying sentencing and punishment as part of a law or criminology course. The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre featuring:* Regular updates on case law, new legislation and key developments* Web links to further reading suggestions for each chapter of the book* Guidance on answering end of chapter questions * An online version of the textbook glossary, Balanced coverage, supportive learning features, and a chance to dive into all the key theories and debates: the essential guide for sentencing and punishment students. Examining the theory behind the headlines and engaging with all the current debates. Sentencing and Punishment provides thoughtful, reliable, and unbiased coverage of sentencing and punishment in the UK to make the perfect companion for your course. Thorough and systematic approach, Topics examined from legal, philosophical, and practical perspectives, In-depth and detailed coverage, covering both sentencing and punishment, to match to UK courses, Discussion questions, case studies, and sentencing exercises in each chapter so you can apply your knowledge, Fully reworked, restructured, and updated incorporating changes following the 2015 general election Book jacket., Examining the theoretical debates behind the headlines and engaging with current debates, Sentencing and Punishment provides thoughtful, impartial, and unbiased coverage of sentencing and punishment in the UK. Collectively, Susan Easton and Christine Piper are highly experienced teachers and researchers in this field, making them perfectly placed to deliver this lively account of a highly dynamic subject area. The book takes a thorough and systematic approach to sentencing and punishment, examining key topics from legal, philosophical, and practical perspectives. Offering in-depth and detailed coverage, while remaining succinct and readable, the authors deliver a balanced approach to the subject. Chapter summaries, discussion questions, and case studies help students to engage with the subject, apply their knowledge, and reflect upon debates.Fully reworked, restructured, and updated for this edition, and incorporating changes following the 2015 general election; this is the essential guide for anyone studying sentencing and punishment as part of a law or criminology course.The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre featuring:- Regular updates on case law, new legislation and key developments- Web links to further reading suggestions for each chapter of the book- Guidance on answering end of chapter questions - An online version of the textbook glossary, Guiding students through the key issues in sentencing and punishment, this book presents an overview of the theory, law and practice from penological, policy and legal perspectives, highlighting changing attitudes as to what constitutes 'just' punishment and reviewing modes of punishment in custody and in the community.

LC Classification NumberKD8406