Wood, Jane

Public Opinion and Criminal Justice

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ISBN 13:: 9781843924005
author:: Wood, Jane
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Willan Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 252
Dimensions:: 156 mm X 234 mm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy / Social Science
Condition:: New
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Public Opinion and Criminal Justice: Context, Practice and Values by Jane L. Wood and Theresa A. Gannon explores how public views shape the criminal justice system. Research reveals that politicians and media often assume the public wants harsher sentences, but detailed studies suggest otherwise. This book sheds light on the nature of public opinions towards specific types of offenders, such as sex offenders and mentally disordered offenders. It challenges common assumptions about people's views on justice and confronts myths surrounding the criminal justice system. By examining context, practice, and values, Wood and Gannon provide a nuanced understanding of how public opinion influences criminal justice policies.

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