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The Punitive Imagination: Law, Justice, and Responsibility
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Exploring the intersection of literature and law, this collection of essays delves into the societal implications of punishment in the United States. Drawing on sources from the Gospel of Matthew to US Supreme Court justices, it examines how the approach to punishment reflects deeper truths about societal values and character. The essays contribute to ongoing discussions regarding the purposes and meanings of punishment, offering insights into its role within the American legal and cultural landscape.
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The Punitive Imagination: Law, Justice, and Responsibility, Michelle Brown, Patricia Ewick
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- The Punitive Imagination: Law, Justice, and Responsibility
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michelle Brown, Patricia Ewick
- Publisher
- University of Alabama Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780817357993
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of literature and law, this collection of essays delves into the societal implications of punishment in the United States. Drawing on sources from the Gospel of Matthew to US Supreme Court justices, it examines how the approach to punishment reflects deeper truths about societal values and character. The essays contribute to ongoing discussions regarding the purposes and meanings of punishment, offering insights into its role within the American legal and cultural landscape.