Public Policy Minor 82.1 - The Policy of Crime and Punishment

Institution:

Dartmouth College

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Description:

Not offered in 2008-09, may be offered in 2009-10 This course will examine the criminal justice and punishment theory from philosophical, legal, and criminological perspectives. The following questions, among many others, will be addressed: What is the moral basis for taking the liberty or life of another human What theoretical and practical implications exist in a real world adjudication system that makes some mistakes, and, in particular, where innocent people are convicted and punished How should sentencing authority be divided between legislators and judges Dist: SOC; WCult: W. Crocker.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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