Penology

Author:   David Scott
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
ISBN:  

9781412948111


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   23 January 2008
Replaced By:   9781446273470
Format:   Paperback
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"'A highly engaging and accessible text that will absorb students into the study of Penology for many years to come. The book will appeal to theoretical purists and policy actors alike. Most of all, it is students wishing to immerse themselves in the hidden and complex world of the prison who will find this text stimulating and through-provoking. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and wish only that such texts were available during my studies.' - Dr Laura Piacentini, Reader in Criminology, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow 'A clearly written introduction to penology studies that not only summarises the criminological literature but also provides useful advice to undergraduate students on essay-writing, getting the most out of lectures, revision and handling exam nerves.' Mary Bosworth, Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford 'An invaluable, highly accessible guide for all students wanting to get the most out of their studies of punishment and penal institutions.' Dr Elaine Crawley, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Salford As part of the SAGE Course Companion series, this book provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of the discipline of penology. It provides hints and tips on how to apply this information to maximum effect in coursework and examinations. This is a highly accessible text for those new to prison studies, or for anyone looking for a refresher. It provides structure and background for all prison and punishment modules on undergraduate criminology and criminal justice degrees. Written in a straightforward and clear style, the book gives detailed explanations for all academic terms used. The Penology Course Companion provides: "" Easy access to the key themes in punishment and prison studies "" Helpful summaries of the approach taken by the main course textbooks "" Guidance on the essential study skills required to pass the course "" Help with developing critical thinking "" Taking it Further sections that suggest how readers can extent their thinking beyond the ""received wisdom"" "" Pointers to success in course exams and written assessment exercises"

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Author:   David Scott
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.330kg
ISBN:  

9781412948111


ISBN 10:   1412948118
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   23 January 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781446273470
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

PART ONE: PENOLOGY Thinking like a penologist: an introduction to your course companion PART TWO: CORE AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM: RUNNING THEMES IN PENOLOGY Justifications of Punishment Theorising about Prisons and Punishment Sources of Penal Knowledge Comparative Penologies The History and Aims of Imprisonment Penal Policy Penal Administration and Prisoner Populations Sociologies of Prison Life Penal Accountability Probation and Community Penalties Future Directions and Alternate Visions PART THREE: STUDY, WRITING AND REVISION SKILLS (in Collaboration with David McIlroy) How to Get the Most Out of Your Lectures and Seminars Writing a Dissertation Essay-writing Hints Revision Hints Exam Hints PART FOUR: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Glossary Bibliography Index

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This is an excellent introductory text book which covers a wide range of issues, concepts, theorists and questions relating to study of penal institutions or penology. Whilst it is a friendly text in the sense that it is not overly wordy, it is also authoratative, consisting of an overview of key issues and gives concise (often bullet pointed) summaries of important legislation and historical developments... This makes it an excellant first year undergraduate recommendation, which not only offers basic explanations but introduces philosophical questions and topics such as the criminological imagination and social constructionism... Overall this text is highly recommended for anyone studying penology for the first time. It is informative, concise, authoritative, lively, easy to read and affordable. Dr Joanne Massey Manchester Metropolitan University <hr color= GBP666666 size= 1px /> 'A highly engaging and accessible text that will absorb students into the study of Penology for many years to come. The book will appeal to theoretical purists and policy actors alike. Most of all, it is students wishing to immerse themselves in the hidden and complex world of the prison who will find this text stimulating and through-provoking. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and wish only that such texts were available during my studies.' Dr Laura Piacentini Reader in Criminology, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow <hr color= GBP666666 size= 1px /> 'A clearly written introduction to penology studies that not only summarises the criminological literature but also provides useful advice to undergraduate students on essay-writing, getting the most out of lectures, revision and handling exam nerves.' Mary Bosworth Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford <hr color= GBP666666 size= 1px /> 'An invaluable, highly accessible guide for all students wanting to get the most out of their studies of punishment and penal institutions.' Dr Elaine Crawley Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Salford


This is an excellent introductory text book which covers a wide range of issues, concepts, theorists and questions relating to study of penal institutions or penology. Whilst it is a friendly text in the sense that it is not overly wordy, it is also authoratative, consisting of an overview of key issues and gives concise (often bullet pointed) summaries of important legislation and historical developments... This makes it an excellant first year undergraduate recommendation, which not only offers basic explanations but introduces philosophical questions and topics such as the criminological imagination and social constructionism... Overall this text is highly recommended for anyone studying penology for the first time. It is informative, concise, authoratative, lively, easy to read and affordable. Dr Joanne Massey Manchester Metropolitan University <hr color= GBP666666 size= 1px /> 'A highly engaging and accessible text that will absorb students into the study of Penology for many years to come. The book will appeal to theoretical purists and policy actors alike. Most of all, it is students wishing to immerse themselves in the hidden and complex world of the prison who will find this text stimulating and through-provoking. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and wish only that such texts were available during my studies.' Dr Laura Piacentini Reader in Criminology, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow <hr color= GBP666666 size= 1px /> 'A clearly written introduction to penology studies that not only summarises the criminological literature but also provides useful advice to undergraduate students on essay-writing, getting the most out of lectures, revision and handling exam nerves.' Mary Bosworth Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford <hr color= GBP666666 size= 1px /> 'An invaluable, highly accessible guide for all students wanting to get the most out of their studies of punishment and penal institutions.' Dr Elaine Crawley Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Salford


Author Information

David Scott is senior lecturer in Criminology at the Open University.  David has published widely on prisons, punishment and critical criminology.  Recent book titles include Critique and Dissent; Beyond Criminal Justice; The Caretakers of Punishment; and Why Prison?  David is a former coordinator of the European Group for the Study of Deviance and Social Control and is a member of the steering committee of the Reclaim Justice Network. He is also an associate editor of the Howard Journal of Criminal Justice and is on the editorial board of Criminal Justice Matters.

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