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Welfare and Punishment

From Thatcherism to Austerity

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Focusing on the evolution of penal and welfare systems, Ian Cummins examines the ideological shifts from Thatcher's government through New Labour to austerity politics. The study highlights how the "tough on crime" rhetoric has permeated various social policies, reinforcing penal powers and fostering a neoliberal political climate. It critiques the resulting stigmatization of impoverished individuals and emphasizes the intricate relationship between welfare and punishment, contributing significantly to ongoing debates in these areas.

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Welfare and Punishment, Ian Cummins

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Jaar van publicatie
2021
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Titel
Welfare and Punishment
Ondertitel
From Thatcherism to Austerity
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2021
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
182
ISBN13
9781529203899
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Focusing on the evolution of penal and welfare systems, Ian Cummins examines the ideological shifts from Thatcher's government through New Labour to austerity politics. The study highlights how the "tough on crime" rhetoric has permeated various social policies, reinforcing penal powers and fostering a neoliberal political climate. It critiques the resulting stigmatization of impoverished individuals and emphasizes the intricate relationship between welfare and punishment, contributing significantly to ongoing debates in these areas.