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Breaking the Pendulum

- The Long Struggle Over Criminal Justice

About Breaking the Pendulum

In Breaking the Pendulum, Philip Goodman, Joshua Page, and Michelle Phelps debunk the pendulum model of American criminal justice, arguing that it distorts how and why punishment changes. From the birth of the penitentiary through recent reforms, the authors show how the struggle of players in the penal field shapes punishment.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199976058
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 240
  • Published:
  • May 10, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x160x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 522 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 14, 2024

Description of Breaking the Pendulum

In Breaking the Pendulum, Philip Goodman, Joshua Page, and Michelle Phelps debunk the pendulum model of American criminal justice, arguing that it distorts how and why punishment changes. From the birth of the penitentiary through recent reforms, the authors show how the struggle of players in the penal field shapes punishment.

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