An Introductory Procedure for Teaching the Concept of Punishment

Discusses, in the light of an escalating "war on crime," ideas on teaching about the concept of punishment. Offers a framework for understanding punishment's functions. Delineates ideal criteria for applying punishment. Describes processes that influence uniformity. Suggests a method...

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Published inTeaching sociology Vol. 20; no. 2; p. 135
Main Author Rogers, Joseph W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.1992
Subjects
Course Content
Crime
Higher Education
Law Enforcement
Punishment
Sociology
Undergraduate Study
Units of Study
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Summary:Discusses, in the light of an escalating "war on crime," ideas on teaching about the concept of punishment. Offers a framework for understanding punishment's functions. Delineates ideal criteria for applying punishment. Describes processes that influence uniformity. Suggests a method for teaching about punishment and underscores its advantages and disadvantages. (SG)
ISSN:0092-055X
DOI:10.2307/1317397