Understanding Prisons (Crime and Justice)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Open University Press
Published: December 1, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780335213382
Subjects: Sociology, Social Studies; Social Science; Legal Reference / Law Profession; Sociology; Criminal Law - General; Penology; Law / Criminal Law; Criminology; Great Britain; Imprisonment; Prison administration; Prisons
Description: Imprisonment is a key part of the criminal justice system in today's world. This book looks at the development of the penal system, exploring the role of sentencing and imprisonment in our society, as well as looking at the future directions that the prison system may take.