Penal Culture and Hyperincarceration

The Revival of the Prison

Autori

• Chris Cunneen
• Eileen Baldry
• David Brown

Parametri

Pagine

254pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Criminalistica
• Diritto
• Letteratura giuridica
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on penal culture, this work offers a comprehensive analysis of international trends in imprisonment, using Australia as a focal point. It examines the impacts of colonialism, race, and the 'penal/colonial complex' on prison use and hyperincarceration. Featuring contributions from leading Australian penal theorists, the book combines historical and contemporary perspectives to present a novel understanding of penality in the 21st century, highlighting significant influences on incarceration rates and practices.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

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