Penal Populism
Author | : John Pratt |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2007-02-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134173297 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134173296 |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Penal Populism by : John Pratt
Download or read book Penal Populism written by John Pratt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-02-12 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the USA, in many Western countries over the last decade, prison rates have increased while crime rates have declined. This key book examines the role played by penal populism on this and other trends in contemporary penal policy.