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Title:

SLEDGEHAMMER
WOMEN'S IMPRISONMENT AT THE MILLENNIUM

By:

Pat Carlen

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Paperback

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0333746066

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9780333746066

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Publisher:

PALGRAVE MACMILLAN

Pub. date:

13 September, 1998

Pages:

193

Description:

An analysis of the penal control of women at the end of the twentieth century based on research completed in 1997. The author uses interviews conducted with inmates and staff at women's prisons to present a case for a quantitative and qualitative reduction in the imprisonment of women.

Synopsis:

Pat Carlen's compelling and compassionate analysis of the penal control of women at the end of the twentieth century is based on new research completed in 1997. She develops many of the themes of previous work, while introducing new concepts such as 'gender-testing', and 'ameliorative justice'. Skilfully and vividly presenting the words and views of both staff and inmates of the women's prisons, Carlen presents a powerful case for both a quantitative and qualitative reduction in women's imprisonment.

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