Penal populism / John Pratt.

By:

Pratt, John

Series: Key ideas in criminologyPublication details: London : Routledge, 2007.Description: xii, 210p. ; 20 cmISBN:

0415385083
9780415385084

Subject(s):

Punishment -- Public opinion
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Public opinion
Crime -- Government policy -- Public opinion
Populism

DDC classification:

Summary: Following the lead of the USA, many Western countries have experienced a rise in prison rates while crime rates have declined. This key book examines the role played by penal populism on this and other trends in contemporary penal policy.

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Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 189-204.

Following the lead of the USA, many Western countries have experienced a rise in prison rates while crime rates have declined. This key book examines the role played by penal populism on this and other trends in contemporary penal policy.

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