Summary
Contents
Subject index
As part of the Sage Course Companion series, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of penology. It provides hints and tips on how to apply this information to maximum effect in coursework and examinations. This is a highly accessible text is for those new to prison studies, or for anyone looking for a refresher. It provides structure and background for all prison and punishment modules on undergraduate criminology/ criminal justice degrees. Written in a straightforward and clear style, the book gives detailed explanations for all academic terms used.
Comparative Penologies
Comparative Penologies
Comparative penologies
Core Areas:
- investigating prison populations: international and comparative
- studies
- the importance of comparative analysis
- the analytical framework of comparative analysis
- case studies
- learning the lessons?
Running Themes
- Human rights
- Labour market
- Less eligibility
- Managerialism
- Pains of imprisonment
- Power to punish
- Social divisions
| Table 2.1 Prison populations in 20 countries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Prison population total (No. in penal institutions, incl. pre-trial detainees) | National population | Prison population (per 100,000 national ... |
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