
Examining The Theory Behind The Headlines And Engaging With Current Debates, This New Edition Provides Thoughtful, Impartial, And Unbiased Coverage Of Sentencing And Punishment In The Uk. Collectively, Susan Easton And Christine Piper Are Highly Experienced Teachers And Researchers In This Field, Making Them Perfectly Placed To Deliver This Lively Account Of A Highly Dynamic Subject Area. The Book Takes A Thorough And Systematic Approach To Sentencing And Punishment, Examining Key Topics From Legal, Philosophical, And Practical Perspectives. Offering In-depth And Detailed Coverage, While Remaining Clear And Succinct, The Authors Deliver A Balanced Approach To The Subject. Chapter Summaries, Discussion Questions, And Case Studies Help Students To Engage With The Subject, Apply Their Knowledge, And Reflect Upon Debates. Susan Easton And Christine Piper. This Edition Also Issued In Print: 2022. Previous Edition: 2016. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This text investigates the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and ethical dilemmas inherent in the sentencing and punishment systems of the United Kingdom. Susan M. Easton and Christine Piper, both established researchers and educators in the field of criminology and law, synthesize complex legal frameworks with philosophical inquiry. The authors provide a systematic analysis of how judicial systems balance punitive measures with the pursuit of justice, utilizing current debates and legislative updates to ground their arguments.
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Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a balanced and accessible resource for students navigating the complexities of criminal justice. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which successfully manages to distill dense legal theory into a format suitable for academic study.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191980633
ISBN-13:
9780191980633
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