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The Limits of Blame: Rethinking Punishment and Responsibility
| Full title: | The Limits of Blame: Rethinking Punishment and Responsibility |
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| ISBN: | 9780674980778 |
| ISBN 10: | 0674980778 |
| Authors: | Kelly, Erin I. |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Num. pages: | 240 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Language: | en |
| Published on: | 2018 |
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Synopsis
Faith In The Power And Righteousness Of Retribution Has Taken Over The American Criminal Justice System. Approaching Punishment And Responsibility From A Philosophical Perspective, Erin Kelly Challenges The Moralism Behind Harsh Treatment Of Criminal Offenders And Calls Into Question Our Society’s Commitment To Mass Incarceration.