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Lippke, Richard L., 1954-

Rethinking imprisonment [electronic resource] / Richard L. Lippke. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2007. - 1 online resource (xiii, 278 p.). - Oxford monographs on criminal law and justice . - Oxford monographs on criminal law and justice. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Lippke draws upon philosophical arguments, criminological evidence, and legal literature on prisoners' rights and sentencing to explore the restrictions and deprivations that can be legitimately imposed on serious offenders in the name of punishment.

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Subjects--Topical Terms:
Imprisonment.
Criminal justice, Administration of.

LC Class. No.: HV8705

Dewey Class. No.: 365'.01