Focusing on crime, punishment, and penal practices, the author integrates contemporary studies and philosophical arguments to develop a groundbreaking theory of restorative justice. This work challenges traditional views and advocates for a transformative approach to addressing crime, emphasizing healing and reconciliation over mere retribution.
Retributivism is currently a keenly debated theory of punishment. In this volume, the contributors explore its various dimensions including its implications for sentencing and evaluate it against utilitarian options. Content: Jean Hampton: An Expressive Theory of Retribution — Brian Slattery: The Myth of Retributive Justice — Tim Dare: Retributivism, Punishment and Public Values — Anthony Duff: Alternatives to Punishment – or Alternative Punishments — Jerome Bickenbach: Duff on Non-Custodial Punishment — Sandra Marshall: Harm and Punishment in the Community