Sentencing matters

Author(s)

• Tonry, Michael H.

Bibliographic Information

Sentencing matters

Michael Tonry

（Studies in crime and public policy）

Oxford University Press, 1997

• paperback ed.

Note

References: p. 197-216

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Michael Tonry offers a comprehensive overview of research, policy developments, and practical experience concerning sentencing and sanctions. He considers what we know about the effects of innovations of the past twenty years on sentencing disparities, and what directions policy should move in the next twenty years.

Table of Contents

Contents 1.: Sentencing Matters 2.: Reforming Sentencing 3.: The Federal Sentencing Guidelines 4.: Intermediate Sanctions 5.: Mandatory Penalties 6.: Judges and Sentencing Policy 7.: Sentencing Reform in Comparative Perspective 8.: "What Is to Be Done?" References Index

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Details

• NCID: BA38367089
• ISBN:
  • 0195122933
• LCCN: 95005925
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: x, 222 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : KF9685
  • DC20 : 345.73/0772
  • DC20 : 347.305772
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Sentences (Criminal procedure) -- United States
  • LCSH : Sentences (Criminal procedure)
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA24177154