Doing Time: An Introduction to the Sociology of Imprisonment
- ISBN-10
- 0230277063
- ISBN-13
- 9780230277069
- Series
- Doing Time
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 297
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-03-11
- Publisher
- Springer
- Author
- Roger Matthews
Description
The new edition of Doing Time brings this widely recognized book up-to-date and provides an accessible and informed discussion of current debates around prisons and penal policy. Drawing on a range of international material the book provides a critical sociological analysis of developments in imprisonment.
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- 2022-09-15
- 202 pages
- Ebook
- Correctional Publications
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