Contrasts in Criminal Justice

Name: Contrasts in Criminal Justice
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138722125
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Contrasts in Criminal Justice explores the complex relationship between criminal justice systems and the cultures they operate within. It examines how comparative research highlights differences in trial and punishment processes across countries, grappling with challenges such as translating unique cultural concepts and identifying meaningful contrasts. Contributions from international authors offer insightful reflections on how justice is understood and administered around the world.
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This book is suitable for students and professionals in criminology, law, and social sciences interested in comparative criminal justice systems and cultural influences on legal processes.

This title was first published in 2000: This text tackles the issues raised by comparative research into criminal justice on other cultures.

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Contrasts in Criminal Justice was first published in 2000. This text tackles the issues raised by comparative research into criminal justice in other cultures.

How far does criminal justice reflect general culture? Can collaborative research overcome the problem of translating incommensurable concepts? What are the possibilities for "virtual comparisons"? How do we tell difference?

The authors, drawn from a range of countries, offer reflections on international differences in the process of trial and punishment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138722125

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Contributors:

Edited by David Nelken

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 318

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Nelken, University of Macerata, Italy and Cardiff Law School, University of Wales.