Penal populism /

Pratt, John, 1949-

Penal populism / John Pratt. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2007. - xii, 210 p. ; 21 cm. - Key ideas in criminology . - Key ideas in criminology. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-204) and index.

What is penal populism? -- Underlying causes -- Penal populism, the media and information technology -- Penal populism and crime control -- Competing and complimentary influences on penal strategy and thought -- Is penal populism inevitable?

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Sentences (Criminal procedure)--Public opinion.
Punishment--Public opinion.
Criminal justice, Administration of--Public opinion.
Crime--Government policy--Public opinion.
Populism.

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