Description
Sanaz Alasti leaves the mainstream alternatives to incarceration to examine a different, seemingly archaic approach, physical (but non-carceral) punishment-corporal punishment. This book ignites debates about the history, persistence, and use of corporal punishment in criminal justice systems.
Alasti compares penological practices in in Western societies, represented by the United States, and Islamic societies, represented by Iran, to analyze which practices are more deterrent, less costly, and most humane. While Alasti does not suggest this should be the norm, she does present intriguing questions. Which is more barbaric? Is judicial corporal punishment a more humane and effective form of punishment compared to incarceration? Is corporal punishment a less cruel alternative to spending years behind bars in primitive and punitive jails and prisons? This book would be of interest to those studying criminology, criminal justice, history, law, and sociology.
About the Author
Sanaz Alasti is professor of criminal justice and director of the center for death penalty studies at Lamar University.
Book Information
ISBN 9781666930290
Author Sanaz Alasti
Format Hardback
Page Count 158
Imprint Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 435g
Dimensions(mm) 237mm * 159mm * 18mm
