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Lacey criticizes the fundamental liberal philosophical assumptions underlying much of the modern tradition of theorising about punishment and argues instead for its justifying social functions.

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Main Author: Lacey, Nicola
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1994.
Series:International library of philosophy.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Lacey criticizes the fundamental liberal philosophical assumptions underlying much of the modern tradition of theorising about punishment and argues instead for its justifying social functions.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 222 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-218) and index.
ISBN:0203046064
9780203046067
9781134838011
1134838018

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