The Penal System
An Introduction
- Michael Cavadino - University of Central Lancashire, UK
- James Dignan - formerly Professor of Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Leeds
- George Mair - Liverpool Hope University, UK
- Jamie Bennett - Youth Justice Board, UK, University of Oxford, UK, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
Now in its Sixth Edition, this remains the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the penal system, providing students with an incisive, critical account of the punitive, managerial and humanitarian approaches to criminal justice.
Fully updated to cover the most recent changes in the Criminal Justice System, the new edition:
- Outlines contemporary policy debates on sentencing, staffing, youth custody and overcrowding.
- Explores growing inequalities in the criminal justice system including issues of race, religion, gender and sexuality, with new content on faith, and transgender prisoners.
- Considers the impact of privatisation on the probation service.
- Discusses the most recent debates around the parole process, including high-profile cases and attempts at reform.
The book is supported by online resources for lecturers and students, including chapter PowerPoints, sample syllabus, summaries of key legislative acts and bills, official reports, a list of recommended further reading for each chapter, and links to important Penal Agencies and Organisations, Law Reform Organisations, and other useful academic sites.
Essential reading for students of criminal justice and criminology, studying penology, punishments and the penal system.
this is the 6th edition of a text we already use
Key text which provides critical overview of criminal justice issues. Really pleased to have this new edition.
This is a fantastic resource. Easy to access information and covering a wide variety of issues related to prisons and penal system.
Good book for providing students with a book that outlines the system, but also challenges the students to think critically about the issues involved.
Not that relevant to Scottish context
Good comprehensive and easy to understand book for 1st year students in particular.
We have used this book (in its successive editions) for many years now. It is an excellent resource for undergraduate students and this latest addition is by far the best yet!
Clear and concise, but critical reading for undergraduate students. Contains helpfully updated material
Key text which provides critical overview of criminal justice issues. Really pleased to have this new edition.
this is the 6th edition of a text we already use
