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Punishment And Modern Society: A Study In Social Theory (Studies In Crime And Justice),Used
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In This Pathbreaking Book, David Garland Argues That Punishment Is A Complex Social Institution That Affects Both Social Relations And Cultural Meanings. Drawing On Theorists From Durkheim To Foucault, He Insightfully Critiques The Entire Spectrum Of Social Thought Concerning Punishment, And Reworks It Into A New Interpretive Synthesis.'Punishment And Modern Society Is An Outstanding Delineation Of The Sociology Of Punishment. At Last The Process That Is Surely The Heart And Soul Of Criminology, And Perhaps Of Sociology As Wellpunishmenthas Been Rescued From The Fringes Of These 'Disciplines'. . . . This Book Is A Firstclass Piece Of Scholarship.'Graeme Newman, Contemporary Sociology'Garland'S Treatment Of The Theorists He Draws Upon Is Erudite, Faithful And Constructive. . . . Punishment And Modern Society Is A Magnificent Example Of Working Social Theory.'John R. Sutton, American Journal Of Sociology'Punishment And Modern Society Lifts Contemporary Penal Issues From The Mundane And Narrow Contours Within Which They Are So Often Discussed And Relocates Them At The Forefront Of Public Policy. . . . This Book Will Become A Landmark Study.'Andrew Rutherford, Legal Studies'This Is A Superbly Intelligent Study. Its Comprehensive Coverage Makes It A Genuine Review Of The Field. Its Scholarship And Incisiveness Of Judgment Will Make It A Constant Reference Work For The Initiated, And Its Concluding Theoretical Synthesis Will Make It A Challenge And Inspiration For Those Undertaking Research And Writing On The Subject. As A Stateoftheart Account It Is Unlikely To Be Bettered For Many A Year.'Rod Morgan, British Journal Of Criminologywinner Of Both The Outstanding Scholarship Award Of The Crime And Delinquency Division Of The Society For The Study Of Social Problems And The Distinguished Scholar Award From The American Sociological Association'S Crime, Law, And Deviance Section
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Punishment and Modern Society'? A: The book discusses punishment as a complex social institution and its impact on social relations and cultural meanings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Punishment and Modern Society'? A: The author is David Garland.
- Q: When was 'Punishment and Modern Society' published? A: The book was published on June 15, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does 'Punishment and Modern Society' have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Punishment and Modern Society'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Punishment and Modern Society' a scholarly work? A: Yes, it is recognized as a first-class piece of scholarship in sociology and criminology.
- Q: What awards has 'Punishment and Modern Society' won? A: It has won the Outstanding Scholarship Award from the Crime and Delinquency Division and the Distinguished Scholar Award from the American Sociological Association.
- Q: What is the significance of 'Punishment and Modern Society' in its field? A: The book is considered a landmark study in understanding contemporary penal issues and the sociology of punishment.
- Q: Does the book critique existing theories on punishment? A: Yes, it critiques and reworks social thought concerning punishment, drawing on various theorists.
- Q: What can readers expect from the theoretical synthesis in the book? A: Readers can expect a comprehensive review of the field and an inspiring challenge for future research and writing on punishment.