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PRISONS, PUNISHMENT AND THE PURSUIT OF SECURITY
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| By: |
Deborah Drake |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£66.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1137004835 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781137004833 |
| Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
27 July, 2012 |
| Series: |
Critical Criminological Perspectives |
| Description: |
Drawing on research in men's long-term, maximum-security prisons, this book examines three interconnected problems: the tendency of the prison to obscure other social problems and conceal its own failings, the pursuit of greater levels of human security through repressive and violent means and the persistence of the belief in the problem of 'evil'. |
| Synopsis: |
Nation states around the globe are struggling with increasing concerns over human and global insecurity. Within this climate crime and criminal justice policies in many countries have become key areas of political focus, with the prison poised to play an important role in security strategies. This book problematises the persistent use of prisons and punishment and their role in pursuing higher levels of human security. Drawing on extensive, qualitative research in men's long-term, maximum-security prisons in England, questions are raised about the means by which security is pursued. The book argues against the use of severe sanctions as a means through which to calm public fears, achieve greater political legitimacy, and improve public security. By considering problems of security alongside those of long-term prisons, the book grapples with thorny and perennial problems associated with violence, vengeance and calls for punishment. |
| Illustrations: |
3 black & white tables, 4 figures |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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