Understanding Justice : An Introduction to Ideas, Perspectives and Controversies in Modern Penal Theory (Crime and Justice) - Hardcover
Book 1 of 4: Crime and Justice
Synopsis
This revised and updated edition provides a comprehensive account of the ideas and controversies that have arisen within law, philosophy, sociology and criminology about the punishment of criminals. Written in a clear, accessible style, it summarizes major philosophical ideas - retribution, rehabilitation, incapacitation - and discusses their strengths and weaknesses. This edition includes, for example, a new section on recent cultural studies of punishment and on the phenomenon of mass imprisonment that has emerged in the United States. There is also a new chapter on restorative justice, which has developed considerably in theory and in practice since the publication of the first edition.
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About the Author
Barbara Hudson is Professor at the Lancashire Law School, University of Central Lancashire. She teaches penology on courses in law and criminology, and has researched and written extensively on criminal justice topics. Previously published works include Justice through Punishment: a Critique of the 'Justice' Model of Corrections (1987), Penal Policy and Social Justice (1993), and Racism and Criminology (1993, edited with Dee Cook).
Review
"Those who read this excellent book will have a firm foundation on which to debate the subject of punishment and formulate theirown views." - The Criminologist "It is the author's ability to build bridges between different theories, and between theories and their practical implications, that makes the book readable, stimulating and relevant for practitioners, academics andstudents alike, and ensures that it will be frequently used for many years by a wide range of readers." - British Journal of Social Work
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