Prisons & Punishment
The Essentials
- David Scott - Open University, UK
- Nick Flynn - De Montfort University, UK
Covering all the key topics across the subject of Penology, this book gives you the tools you need to delve deeper and critically examine issues relating to prisons and punishment.
The second edition:
- explores prisons and punishment within national, international and comparative contexts, and draws upon contemporary case studies throughout to illustrate key themes and issues
- includes new sections on actuarial justice, proportionality, sentencing principles, persistent offending, rehabilitation, and abolitionist approaches to punishment
- features a
The book also includes a useful study skills section which guides you through essay writing and offers hints and tips on how you can get the most out of your lectures and seminars.
This is the perfect primer for all undergraduate students of Criminology taking modules on Prisons and Punishment or Penology.
Supplements
Free resources on the companion website:
- Links to free SAGE journal articles
- Links to suggested website and blogs
- Glossary flashcards
An excellent introduction to penology for students on undergraduate and postgraduate criminology and criminal justice degree programmes. Great starting point for anyone interested in the central themes of the book. Clear and concise yet does not lack critical insight.
The content was misjudged by myself but it has become a valuable textbook for a colleague who does the Penology module
The book is well written and engages with contemporary issues on prisons and punishment. The students found the book very useful as well. We will be using the same again this year/semester.
Excellent text and additional resources for students
A useful handbook for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students to introduce them to the concepts of penology
The status adopted does not reflect the content of the text at all ! I felt this was an excellent text that would complement a particular aspect of the social work degree programme in the research and social policy year 3 module. I will be recommending this book to students who have an interest in the criminal justice aspect of social work practice.
Excellent introduction in sociological thinking on current criminological phenomena. Essential reading for criminology students!
This will complement the other material within the module well. It gives a more theoretical view on penology.
An interesting book that puts prisons and punishment into perspective for students.
- Sections on actuarial approaches, proportionality, sentencing policy and principles, persistent offending, rehabilitation, mental health, drugs in prison and young offenders
- Annotated reading lists at the close of each chapter
- A companion website with links to extra reading (including SAGE journal articles, weblinks, government reports, blogs) and lecturers' notes
- A new chapter within Part 1 that covers 'sources of Penal knowledge'
