Making Good
Prisons, Punishment and Beyond
By Martin Wright | Publisher: Waterside Press
About the book
Demonstrates that neither the conservative idea of deterrence through punishment nor the liberal ideal of rehabilitation has worked in practice. This book proposes the basis for a radical but carefully worked out practical philosophy which would place the emphasis on the offender making amends to the victim and society for the damage caused.
Editions of Making Good
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781904380412
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Demonstrates that neither the conservative idea of deterrence through punishment nor the liberal ideal of rehabilitation has worked in practice. This book proposes the basis for a radical but carefully worked out practical philosophy which would place the emphasis on the offender making amends to the victim and society for the damage caused.
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What is Making Good about?
Demonstrates that neither the conservative idea of deterrence through punishment nor the liberal ideal of rehabilitation has worked in practice. This book proposes the basis for a radical but carefully worked out practical philosophy which would place the emphasis on the offender making amends to the victim and society for the damage caused.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Making Good?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Crime and criminology
Where can I read a sample of Making Good?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781904380412
How long is Making Good and how many pages does it have?
Making Good has 320 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Making Good?
Martin Wright
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Making Good is available as paperback(ISBN 9781904380412)
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