Deterrence and Crime Prevention: Reconsidering the prospect of sanction

Written by an author based at the prestigious University of Harvard Law department, this excellent volume addresses the topical issue of deterrence, which is a hugely important aspect of criminology, in a critical style. Examining the evidence thoroughly and providing readers with a comprehensive review of deterrence, Deterrence and Crime Prevention, will be of immeasurable use to criminologists, economists with an interest in crime as well as the legal profession.