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The Palgrave Handbook on the Philosophy of Punishment offers a comprehensive survey of major topics within the field. Written by leading scholars, this volume provides an in-depth look at the history of punishment theory from ancient times to the present day. Readers will explore various justifications for punishment, including retributivism, deterrence theories, and the public health-quarantine model. The text also examines practical applications such as sentencing, proportionality, policing, and prosecution. This handbook serves as an essential resource for understanding the role punishment plays in modern society and legal frameworks.

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This Macmillan handbook provides a detailed history of punishment theory spanning from ancient times to the present.

Leading scholars evaluate major justifications for punishment including retributivism, expressivism, and societal-defense theory.

The text covers specific theories such as general and specific deterrence, fair play theory, and rights forfeiture theory.

Explore the practical aspects of the legal system including sentencing, proportionality, policing, and prosecution.

The content includes analysis of the public health-quarantine model and mixed theories of punishment.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
24 March 2023
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16 June 2022

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