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Key Ideas in Criminology Ser.: Penal Populism by John Pratt (2006, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100415385083
ISBN-139780415385084
eBay Product ID (ePID)54361282
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
Publication NamePenal Populism
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory & Theory, General, Public Policy / Social Policy, Penology, Criminology, Criminal Law / Sentencing
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLaw, Political Science, Social Science
AuthorJohn Pratt
SeriesKey Ideas in Criminology Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2006-019040
Reviews'John Pratt has long understood the importance of this inter-disciplinary approach to our understanding of public discourses on crime and punishment, and this new text on penal populism is yet another example of his ability to put together, and then convincingly apply, an extensive intellectual tool kit... This is an important, acessible international perspective on the rise of penal populism and surely deserves a place in every academic library' - Mike Ryan, University of Greenwich, Punishment and Society 'Pratt's book is a concise text that will appeal to both the academic and criminal justice professional. Its particular value lies in the accessible form with which it presents its case' - Jamie Bennett, Security Group , 'John Pratt has long understood the importance of this inter-disciplinary approach to our understanding of public discourses on crime and punishment, and this new text on penal populism is yet another example of his ability to put together, and then convincingly apply, an extensive intellectual tool kit... This is an important, acessible international perspective on the rise of penal populism and surely deserves a place in every academic library'- Mike Ryan, University of Greenwich, Punishment and Society 'Pratt's book is a concise text that will appeal to both the academic and criminal justice professional. Its particular value lies in the accessible form with which it presents its case' - Jamie Bennett, Security Group
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal364.6
Table Of Content1. What is Penal Populism? 2. Underlying Causes 3. Penal Populism, the Media and Information Technology 4. Penal Populism and Crime Control 5. Competing and Complimentary Influences on Penal Strategy and Thought 6. Is Penal Populism Inevitable?
SynopsisFollowing the USA, in many Western countries over the last decade, prisons rates have increased while crime rates have been declined. This key book examines the role played by penal populism on this and other trends in contemporary penal policy., Expertly drawing on international examples and existing literature, Penal Populism closes a gap in the field of criminology. In this fascinating expose of current crime policy John Pratt examines the role played by penal populism on trends in contemporary penal policy. Penal populism is associated with the public's decline of deference to the criminal justice establishment amidst alarm that crime is out of control. Pratt argues that new media technology is helping to spread national insecurities and politicians are not only encouraging such sentiments but are also being led on by them. Pratt explains it is having most influence in the development of policy on sex offenders, youth crime, persistent criminals and anti-social behaviour. This topical resource also covers new dimensions of the phenomenon, including: the changing nature and structure of the mass media less reliance on the more orthodox expertise of civil servants and academics limitations to the impact of populism, bureaucratic resistance from judges, lawyers and academics and the restorative justice movement. This is essential reading for students, researchers and professionals working in criminology and crime policy.
LC Classification NumberHV8708.P44 2007
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