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Routledge Punishment: A Critical Introduction - Philosophy Guide

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Punishment examines the fundamental questions that shape criminal justice systems and moral philosophy. This comprehensive guide from Routledge explores why societies punish, which theories justify punishment, and whether extreme sentences like the death penalty find ethical support. Written for readers of all backgrounds, this accessible introduction covers leading contemporary theories of punishment in a clear, engaging manner. The book provides essential context for citizens, policymakers, and students seeking to understand the philosophical foundations underlying criminal justice. By examining multiple competing frameworks, this critical guide equips readers to evaluate punishment practices through rigorous philosophical analysis and contemporary debate.

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Punishment provides the first comprehensive critical guide examining all leading contemporary punishment theories in a single accessible volume.

This Routledge guide explores fundamental questions including justifications for punishment and the ethics of capital punishment.

The book is written for diverse audiences, offering an engaging introduction suitable for students, citizens, and policymakers without prior philosophical background.

This critical introduction presents multiple competing frameworks, enabling readers to evaluate different approaches to understanding punishment.

Punishment covers retribution and other major theoretical perspectives on why and how societies should punish criminal behaviour.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
31 March 2021
Listed Since
08 May 2016

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