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Covering the key themes and topics studied on sentencing and punishment courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this new and exciting textbook is an accessible account of recent developments in sentencing and punishment from the standpoint of penal theories, policy aims and punishment practice, and human rights. It reviews - from philosophical, legal and practical perspectives - changing ideas as to what counts as 'just' punishment, and provides an integrated discussion of the law and legitimacy of the process of calculating and implementing punishment. Using case studies and other learning tools to stimulate students, this book explains and evaluates recent and proposed changes in penal policy and sentencing practice, and is accompanied by a companion web site to provide students with updates and web-links to key policy sites and documents.

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9780199270873

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This excellent new book is a particularly refreshing new edition to texts in this area and criminal justice generally...The integration of theory with practice successfully, and justifably, complicated the issues but does so in a way that is always accessible (primarily because of the clarity of language but aided by an excellent glossary of terms, chapter summaries, coherent sub-headings and helpful cross referencing. Youth Justice, August 2006 In addition to being an invaluable guide to those attempting to navigate the complex surface of current penal policy, the book should also stimulate fresh perspectives amongst those familiar with the topography of the current penal terrain. Howard Journal, 2006 (A) stimulating account of the role of sentencing law and penal policy in England and Wales. The Student Law Journal, December 2005 A well-written and accessible text which provides excellent value for money. The Student Law Journal, December 2005

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Susan Easton is a reader at the law department at Brunel University. Christine Piper is a reader at the law department at Brunel University and a member of the editorial board of the 'Child and Family Law Quarterly'.

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