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Why Punish? How Much?: A Reader On Punishment
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Punishment, Like All Complex Human Institutions, Tends To Change As Ways Of Thinking Go In And Out Of Fashion. Normative, Political, Social, Psychological, And Legal Ideas Concerning Punishment Have Changed Drastically Over Time, And Especially In Recent Decades. Why Punish? How Much? Collects Essays From Classical Philosophers And Contemporary Theorists To Examine These Shifts. Michael Tonry Has Gathered A Comprehensive Set Of Readings Ranging From Kant, Hegel, And Bentham To Recent Writings On Developments In The Behavioral And Medical Sciences. Together They Cover Foundations Of Punishment Theory Such As Consequentialism, Retributivism, And Functionalism, New Approaches Like Restorative, Communitarian, And Therapeutic Justice, And Mixed Approaches That Attempt To Link Theory And Policy. This Volume Includes An Accessible Introduction That Chronicles The Development Of Punishment Systems And Theorizing Over The Course Of The Last Two Centuries. Why Punish? How Much? Provides A Fresh And Comprehensive Approach To Thinking About Punishment And Sentencing For A Broad Range Of Law, Sociology, Philosophy, And Criminology Courses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Why Punish? How Much?' A: 'Why Punish? How Much?' explores the evolution of punishment theories, examining how various philosophical, political, and legal perspectives have changed over time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael Tonry, a prominent figure in the field of criminal justice and punishment studies.
- Q: What topics are covered in this collection of essays? A: The essays cover foundational punishment theories such as consequentialism, retributivism, and functionalism, along with new approaches like restorative justice and therapeutic justice.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Why Punish? How Much?' has a total of 456 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subjects.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, this book is suitable for students in law, sociology, philosophy, and criminology courses, offering a comprehensive view of punishment theories.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'Why Punish? How Much?' was published on December 7, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for a variety of readers.
- Q: Does this book include any introductory material? A: Yes, the volume includes an accessible introduction that chronicles the development of punishment systems over the past two centuries.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.