Prisons and Imprisonment

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This book examines prisons and imprisonment. Historically, prisons and prisoners have been a source of interest to the general public. However, despite near universal acceptance of imprisonment as a feature of society, the reality of prison life, and the effects it has on individuals and communities, remain a mystery to many. Using academic scholarship, empirical research, government papers, policy reports, and accounts from lived experiences of the institution, this book analyses the complexities and contradictions of prison life, the place of the prison in twenty-first century society, and its prospects for the future. It introduces readers to key debates surrounding the use of imprisonment, and encourages readers to interrogate conventional perspectives on an institution that reflects the society in which it is situated.
Cormac Behan is Lecturer in Criminology at the Technology University Dublin, Ireland. 
Abigail Stark is Lecturer inCriminology at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. 

This textbook examines prisons and imprisonment. Historically, prisons and prisoners have been a source of interest to the general public. However, despite near universal acceptance of imprisonment as a feature of society, we know relatively little about the reality of prison life, or the effects it has on individuals and communities. Using academic scholarship, empirical research, government papers, policy reports, and accounts from lived experiences of the institution, this book analyses the complexities and contradictions of prison life, the place of the prison in twenty-first century society, and its prospects for the future. This book will introduce readers to key debates surrounding the use of imprisonment, and challenge readers to interrogate conventional perspectives on an institution that reflects the society in which it is situated.
Examines current issues on prisons and imprisonment in England and Wales Includes many pedagogic features including chapter outlines, summaries, questions, case studies etc Incorporates International examples

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In producing such a comprehensive book, Behan and Stark have done a great service to those who teach modules on prisons and imprisonment. They have bridged the gap between the numerous research monographs on imprisonment which are too narrowly focused for students new to the topic, and edited collections which often lack the required structure for an introductory text. For anyone looking for an accessible key text to support their module – this is it! Dr. Andrew Henley, Associate Professor of Criminology at University of Nottingham 
This is a brilliantly written and accessible textbook that introduces an impressive range of classic and contemporary penal perspectives. Behan and Stark skilfully profile the influential work of both established penal scholars and exciting emerging scholars in the field. The authors' meticulous approach to charting who the people are that fill our prisons and the powerful structural forces that contributeto their penal pathways is highly valuable for the reform project.  A vital resource, not just for students, but anybody else working in and around prisons and criminal justice. Dr David Maguire, Senior Research Fellow at UCL’s Institute of Education and Programme Director at the Prison Reform Trust

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