Comprehensive deterrence theory: the science and policy of punishment

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"This book offers a comprehensive understanding of classical deterrence theory, its limitations, and presents a new, reconceptualized account of how legal punishment can deter crime. Ideal for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and the general public, the book includes recommended chapter seq...

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Authors: Mears, Daniel P. 1966- (Author) ; Stafford, Mark C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY, USA Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia New Delhi, India Singapore Cambridge University Press 2025
In:Year: 2025
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Keywords:
Deterrence (Strategy)
Punishment
Criminal justice, Administration of
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Summary:"This book offers a comprehensive understanding of classical deterrence theory, its limitations, and presents a new, reconceptualized account of how legal punishment can deter crime. Ideal for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and the general public, the book includes recommended chapter sequences, examples, and a new theory to improve policy"--
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xix, 265 Seiten)
ISBN:9781009592727
DOI:10.1017/9781009592727