The Abuses of Punishment - Hardcover

Adams, R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333648455 ISBN 13: 9780333648452

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1998

Synopsis

This book argues that abusive punishments are particularly deeply rooted in authoritarian states and in some Western countries such as Britain and the USA, from which they have been exported over past centuries.

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About the Author

ROBERT ADAMS is Professor of Human Services Development at the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside, Hull, and Visiting Professor to the School of Health, University of Teesside. He has worked in social work and criminal justice settings and is the author of a number of books, including Social Work and Empowerment and Quality Social Work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333648455
• ISBN 13: 9780333648452
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 280