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Punishing Criminals: Concerning a Very Old and Painful Question
Ernest Van den Haag
Some of the issues covered in this meditation on crime and punishment are deterrence, retribution, justice, the causes of crime, and the death penalty. The author concludes that punishment is necessary as an act of support and confirmation to the law-abiding members of society.
308 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 8, 1991 |
| ISBN13 | 9780819181725 |
| Publishers | University Press of America |
| Pages | 308 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 513 g (Weight (estimated)) |
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