330 Pages
by
Routledge
330 Pages
by
Routledge
330 Pages
by
Routledge
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Punishment is a topic of increasing importance for citizens and policymakers. Why should we punish criminals? Which theory of punishment is most compelling? Is the death penalty ever justified? These questions and many more are examined in this highly engaging and accessible guide.
Punishment is a critical introduction to the philosophy of punishment, offering a new and refreshing approach... Read more
Introduction
PART I: GENERAL THEORIES
1. Retributivism
2. Deterrence
3. Rehabilitation
4. Restorative Justice
PART II: HYBRID THEORIES
5. Rawls and Hart
6. Expressivist Theories and Communication
7. The Unified Theory of Punishment
PART III: CASE STUDIES
8. Capital Punishment
9. Juvenile Offenders
10. Domestic Violence
11. Sexual Crimes
12. Cyber-Crimes and Social Media
13. Corporate Crimes
Conclusion
Biography
Thom Brooks is Professor of Law and Government and Dean of Durham Law School at Durham University, UK.
