Why Prison?
David Gordon Scott
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Why Prison?
Published
2013
Publisher
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Pages
408
ISBN-13
9781107030749
Description
Prison studies has experienced a period of great creativity in recent years, and this collection draws together some of the field's most exciting and innovative contemporary critical writers in order to engage directly with one of the most profound questions in penology - why prison? In addressing this question, the authors connect contemporary penological thought with an enquiry that has received the attention of some of the greatest thinkers on punishment in the past. Through critical exploration of the theories, policies and practices of imprisonment, the authors analyse why prison persists and why prisoner populations are rapidly rising in many countries. Collectively, the chapters provide not only a sophisticated diagnosis and critique of global hyper-incarceration but also suggest principles and strategies that could be adopted to radically reduce our reliance upon imprisonment. -- Publisher website.
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How many pages are in Why Prison??
This edition of Why Prison? has approximately 408 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Why Prison??
For most readers, Why Prison? typically takes between 8h 30m and 5h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 102,000 words
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The estimated word count for Why Prison? is approximately 102,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Why Prison??
Why Prison? was written by David Gordon Scott.
When was Why Prison? published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.