Routledge - Resisting Punitiveness in Europe? Book

Explore the complex landscape of punishment across Europe with this academic volume from Routledge. As western countries face new forms of punishment, this book offers an important contribution to the field by examining the trends and differences observed over the past decade. This work moves beyond simple observations of increased punitiveness to provide a deeper look at comparative studies. By examining the variations in punishment levels between different European nations, the text helps explain these differences through an analysis of risk and protective factors. Designed for students, researchers, and legal professionals, the book covers both quantitative and qualitative dimensions. It focuses on the specific mechanisms that interact with levels of punitiveness, providing a comprehensive view of how welfare, human rights, and democracy shape the legal and social responses to crime in the European context.