In Punishment in America Michael Welch gathers together his seminal contributions to the most crucial and controversial issues in criminal justice. Topics range from the war on drugs, boot camps and institutional violence, to AIDS and HIV, capital punishment and the entire corrections industry.
This coherent, but critical vision of punishment and corrections emphasizes social control but takes account of key social forces such as politics, religion and morality.
In Punishment in America Michael Welch gathers together his seminal contributions to the most crucial and controversial issues in criminal justice....
In 1996, Congress passed expansive laws to control illegal immigration, imposing mandatory detention and deportation for even minor violations. Critics argued that such legislation violated civil liberties and human rights. This title offers recommendations for reform along with an understanding of immigration.
In 1996, Congress passed expansive laws to control illegal immigration, imposing mandatory detention and deportation for even minor violations. Critic...
In 1962, a decision was taken to accelerate the Glasgow to Aberdeen service using Gresley's legendary A4 Class Pacifics and this surprise move sparked an upsurge of interest in steam traction in Scotland. This text looks back at the last decade of steam operation in Scotland.
In 1962, a decision was taken to accelerate the Glasgow to Aberdeen service using Gresley's legendary A4 Class Pacifics and this surprise move sparked...