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Penal Populism and Public Opinion: Lessons from Five Countries (Studies in Crime and Public Policy) (1st Edition) by Julian V. Roberts, Loretta J. Stalans, Mike Hough, David Indermaur, David Indemaur Hardcover, 264 Pages, Published 2002 ISBN-10: 0-19-513623-3 / 0195136233 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-513623-4 / 9780195136234 Although criminal justice systems vary greatly around the world, one theme has emerged in all western jurisdictions in recent years: a rise in both the rhetoric and practice of severe punishment at a time when public opinion has played a pivotal role in sentencing policy and reforms. Despite the di |