a concise moral critique Gross, Hyman. creator text enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xv, 219 p.) Presenting an engaging critique of current criminal justice practice in the UK and USA, this book introduces central questions of criminal law theory. It develops a forceful argument that the prevailing justifications for punishment are misguided, and have resulted in the systematic infliction of unnecessary human misery. specialized Hyman Gross. Includes bibliographical references and index. Criminal justice, Administration of Great Britain Philosophy Criminal justice, Administration of United States Philosophy Punishment Great Britain Philosophy Punishment United States Philosophy Criminal justice, Administration of Moral and ethical aspects Great Britain Criminal justice, Administration of Moral and ethical aspects United States Punishment Moral and ethical aspects Great Britain Punishment Moral and ethical aspects United States HV7343 364.941 9780191738944 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199644711.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199644711.001.0001 StDuBDS 120417 20150804193930.0 EDZ0000076742