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Prison Policy in Ireland: Criminal Justice Versus Social Justice (Undercurrents)
Paul O´mahony
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Paperback. 8vo Very good copy.
. First edition. Irish History and Politics in the 20th century.
The huge expansion of the number of prison places, the recent decision to appoint a Prisons Authority, the constantly expanding number of prisoners with all the attendant costs, have taken place without serious consideration of the broader issues. Does prison work? What is the international experience? Is the vast amount of money well spent? This book examines the history of prison policy in Ireland, examining in particular the gap bewteen officially stated policy and the actual situation. As well as describing in detail how the Irish prison system works, it compares the Irish model of the use of prison with ... Read more
. First edition. Irish History and Politics in the 20th century.
The huge expansion of the number of prison places, the recent decision to appoint a Prisons Authority, the constantly expanding number of prisoners with all the attendant costs, have taken place without serious consideration of the broader issues. Does prison work? What is the international experience? Is the vast amount of money well spent? This book examines the history of prison policy in Ireland, examining in particular the gap bewteen officially stated policy and the actual situation. As well as describing in detail how the Irish prison system works, it compares the Irish model of the use of prison with ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Cork University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
Cork, Ireland
ISBN
9781859182437
SKU
KEX0288186
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99-1
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