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Pratt, John, 1949-
Contrasts in punishment: an explanation of Anglophone excess and Nordic
exceptionalism/John Pratt and Anna Eriksson. – 1st ed.
p. cm. – (Routledge frontiers of criminal justice; 7)
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Punishment-Scandinavia-History. 2. Punishment-English-speaking
countries-History. 3. Criminal justice, Administration of
Scandinavia-History. 4. Criminal justice, Administration of-English-
speaking countries-History. I. Eriksson, Anna. II. Title.
HV9960.S34P73 2012
364.60917′521-dc23
2012023376
ISBN13: 978-0-115-52473-5 (hbk)
ISBN13: 978-0-203-09611-6 (ebk)
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