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Routledge Thinking about Punishment - Penal Policy Book

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Explore the complexities of global penal policy with Thinking about Punishment by Michael Tonry. As part of the Pioneers in Contemporary Criminology series, this volume brings together essential writings that examine how punishment trends evolve across different western countries. This book addresses the deep connections between sentencing policies, racial and ethnic disparities, and modern penal practices. Michael Tonry provides a unique perspective by arguing that a nation's specific historical and cultural characteristics are the most effective ways to explain its patterns of punishment. Rather than relying on general models that often fail to account for individual national experiences, this work looks at how time and space shape legal discipline. For students, researchers, and legal professionals, this text offers a deep look into the interrelated nature of modern criminology. It provides a necessary framework for understanding why different countries adopt specific sentencing theories and how these policies impact society over time.

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Comprehensive collection of key writings by Michael Tonry regarding penal policy trends in western nations.

Analyzes the relationship between sentencing policies, practices, and modern criminological theories.

Examines the impact of racial and ethnic disparities within different legal systems.

Offers a unique historical and cultural perspective on why national punishment patterns vary over time.

Part of the Pioneers in Contemporary Criminology series published by Routledge.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0754629058
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Law
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 16 December 2009
Listed Since: 28 September 2009

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