International Handbook of Penology and Criminal Justice

At the outset of the twenty-first century, more than 9 million people are held in custody in over 200 countries around the world. --from the essay Prisons and Jails by Ron King The first comparative study of this increasingly integral social subject, International Handbook of Penology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive and balanced review of the philosophy and practicality of punishment. Drawn from the expertise of scholars and researchers from around the world, this book covers the t