This edited collection focuses on recent advances in the social psychology ofpunishment and presents new findings based on the authors own empirical research. Both punishments by judges, and the punitiveness of laymen are discussed in detail. It concentrates on social psychology and social cognitive theories and their application to decision making in the context of crime. It is made up of four parts: Part I (Attitudes towards punishment and legal sanctions in achanging society) briefly explains the criminal court process and highlights the different legal systems in the UK, US and Europe. It discusses attitudes towards punishment and how they can change in the context of cultural and social development. Part II (Moral reasoning and reactions on crime) refers to morerecent theories of punishing behaviour and punishing goals of laymen. Part II(Impact of heuristics and biases of decision-making in the context of crime) focuses on the impact of cognitive shortcuts on information processing and decision-making. The influence of extra-legal as well as legal factors and the way they affect judgments is explored. Part IV (Consequences of sentencing) deals with the consequences of legal decision-making, both for the perpetrator andfor the victims. A concluding chapter summarises the main points and set out future directions and avenues for further research.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-51599-0
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 468
- Fecha Publicación: 27/03/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés