The Limits of Blame
| Author | : Erin I. Kelly |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2018-11-12 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674980778 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0674980778 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Limits of Blame by : Erin I. Kelly
Download or read book The Limits of Blame written by Erin I. Kelly and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faith in the power and righteousness of retribution has taken over the American criminal justice system. Approaching punishment and responsibility from a philosophical perspective, Erin Kelly challenges the moralism behind harsh treatment of criminal offenders and calls into question our society’s commitment to mass incarceration.
