Author: PLAYFAIR, GILES
Title: The Punitive Obsession. An Unvarnished History of the English Prison System.
Description: London: Gollancz, 1971. First Edition; First Impression. Original boards. Library stamps, labels & tape damage. Slight soiling & discolouration to text block edges. Dustjacket: plastic protected cover, slightly worn, with some tears & stains (see picture). ; Library stamps, labels & tape damage. Slight soiling & discolouration to text block edges. Dustjacket: plastic protected cover, slightly worn, with some tears & stains (see picture). ; 22 x 14.2 x 2.9 cms; 285 pages; The Punitive Obsession: An Unvarnished History of the English Prison System by Giles Playfair offers a critical examination of the evolution of the English penal system, focusing on its enduring emphasis on punishment over rehabilitation. Playfair traces the development of prisons from their early foundations, highlighting how they were designed primarily as instruments of punishment, aiming to inflict physical and mental pain on offenders. He argues that this punitive approach has been a consistent thread throughout English penal history, often overshadowing efforts toward reform and rehabilitation. ? The book delves into the historical context of penal legislation and prison programs, illustrating how societal attitudes towards crime and punishment have shaped the prison system. Playfair critiques the notion that prisons serve as effective deterrents, suggesting instead that they often fail to rehabilitate offenders and may perpetuate cycles of crime. He advocates for a shift towards a more reformative or preventive approach in corrections, emphasizing the need for systemic change to address the root causes of criminal behavior. ? Overall, The Punitive Obsession serves as a thought-provoking analysis of the English prison system, challenging readers to reconsider the effectiveness and morality of punitive measures and to explore alternative models of justice and rehabilitation. ?. Good+ in Fair dust jacket .
Keywords: Incarceraction Carceral Abolition British State Violence
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Title: The Punitive Obsession. An Unvarnished History of the English Prison System.
Description: London: Gollancz, 1971. First Edition; First Impression. Original boards. Library stamps, labels & tape damage. Slight soiling & discolouration to text block edges. Dustjacket: plastic protected cover, slightly worn, with some tears & stains (see picture). ; Library stamps, labels & tape damage. Slight soiling & discolouration to text block edges. Dustjacket: plastic protected cover, slightly worn, with some tears & stains (see picture). ; 22 x 14.2 x 2.9 cms; 285 pages; The Punitive Obsession: An Unvarnished History of the English Prison System by Giles Playfair offers a critical examination of the evolution of the English penal system, focusing on its enduring emphasis on punishment over rehabilitation. Playfair traces the development of prisons from their early foundations, highlighting how they were designed primarily as instruments of punishment, aiming to inflict physical and mental pain on offenders. He argues that this punitive approach has been a consistent thread throughout English penal history, often overshadowing efforts toward reform and rehabilitation. ? The book delves into the historical context of penal legislation and prison programs, illustrating how societal attitudes towards crime and punishment have shaped the prison system. Playfair critiques the notion that prisons serve as effective deterrents, suggesting instead that they often fail to rehabilitate offenders and may perpetuate cycles of crime. He advocates for a shift towards a more reformative or preventive approach in corrections, emphasizing the need for systemic change to address the root causes of criminal behavior. ? Overall, The Punitive Obsession serves as a thought-provoking analysis of the English prison system, challenging readers to reconsider the effectiveness and morality of punitive measures and to explore alternative models of justice and rehabilitation. ?. Good+ in Fair dust jacket .
Keywords: Incarceraction Carceral Abolition British State Violence
Price: GBP 10.00 = appr. US$ 14.28 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63282
- Book number: 63282
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