What do we know and what should we do about: - 9781529684605 - what do we know and what should we do about abolishing prisons? di joe sim (30 risultati)
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.It explores:The problem with liberal ref…ormism.The myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.People in prison and the harms they experience.The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, the What Do We Know and What Should We Do About.? series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change."Short, sharp and compelling." - Alex Preston, The Observer"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you."- Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford A critical exploration of the role and (in)effectiveness of prisons in contemporary society. It challenges popular misconceptions about what prison is and does, explains links between prison, social inequality and social power, analyses the limits of liberal prison reform, and openly champions an evidence based approach to prison abolition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.It explores:The problem with liberal reformism.The…myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.People in prison and the harms they experience.The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners' rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, the What Do We Know and What Should We Do About.? series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change."Short, sharp and compelling." - Alex Preston, The Observer"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you."- Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.It explores:The problem with liberal reformism.The…myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.People in prison and the harms they experience.The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners' rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, the What Do We Know and What Should We Do About.? series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change."Short, sharp and compelling." - Alex Preston, The Observer"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you."- Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.It explores:The problem with liberal ref…ormism.The myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.People in prison and the harms they experience.The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, the What Do We Know and What Should We Do About.? series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change."Short, sharp and compelling." - Alex Preston, The Observer"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you."- Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford A critical exploration of the role and (in)effectiveness of prisons in contemporary society. It challenges popular misconceptions about what prison is and does, explains links between prison, social inequality and social power, analyses the limits of liberal prison reform, and openly champions an evidence based approach to prison abolition. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.It explores:The problem with liberal ref…ormism.The myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.People in prison and the harms they experience.The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, the What Do We Know and What Should We Do About.? series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change."Short, sharp and compelling." - Alex Preston, The Observer"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you."- Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford A critical exploration of the role and (in)effectiveness of prisons in contemporary society. It challenges popular misconceptions about what prison is and does, explains links between prison, social inequality and social power, analyses the limits of liberal prison reform, and openly champions an evidence based approach to prison abolition. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.It explores:The problem with liberal reformism.The…myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.People in prison and the harms they experience.The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners' rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, the What Do We Know and What Should We Do About.? series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change."Short, sharp and compelling." - Alex Preston, The Observer"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you."- Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford.
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Abolishing Prisons? | Joe Sim | Taschenbuch | What Do We Know and What Should We Do About: | Englisch | 2025 | SAGE Publications Ltd | EAN 9781529684605 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Kolibri 360 GmbH, Ettore-Bugatti-Str. 6-14, 51149 Köln, produktsic…herheit[at]kolibri360[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the abolition of prisons.It explores:The problem with liberal reformism.The…myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes.People in prison and the harms they experience.The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality.The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners' rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, the What Do We Know and What Should We Do About.? series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change."Short, sharp and compelling." - Alex Preston, The Observer"If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you."- Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford.
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book challenges the myths and misrepresentations that justify the existence of prisons. It traces the history and failure of prison reform over two centuries, addresses a number of key, contemporary issues and argues for the a…bolition of prisons.It explores: The problem with liberal reformism. The myths around crime, the prison population and prison regimes. People in prison and the harms they experience. The relationship between prisons, punishment and structural inequality. The case for abolishing prisons.Aimed at students, researchers, grassroots organisations, prisoners rights activists, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice, its conclusion is clear; there needs to be fundamental and meaningful change. Prisons, the criminal injustice system and structural inequalities need to be radically transformed and abolished if social justice is to be achieved.Written by leading social scientists, theWhat Do We Know and What Should We Do About. series offers concise, up-to-date overviews of issues often oversimplified, misrepresented or misunderstood and shows you how to enact change.'Short, sharp and compelling.'- Alex Preston, The Observer'If you want to learn a lot about what matters most, in as short a time as possible, this is the series for you.'-Danny Dorling, 1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford 136 pp. Englisch.
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