Contrasts in Tolerance: Post-War Penal Policy in the Netherlands and England and Wales

ISBN-13: 9780198258339 / Angielski / Miękka / 1993 / 240 str.

David Downes

Opis

The Dutch penal system has for many years been held up to the world for its humane and enlightened approach to the criminal offender. Providing an eye-opening examination of both the policy and practice of the Dutch prison system, Downs includes a fascinating comparison with prison systems in England and Wales.

Recenzje

expertly crafted and beautifully written ... ambitious, creative, and a model in comparative empirical scholarship. As such it will prove to be a significant and lasting contribution to several fields, including criminology, social policy, politial science, and sociology.