<p><strong>`Its arguments ... pursuade us that there are indeed fresh lines of inquiry to be pursued, and that these may prove well worth pursuing.'</strong> - <em>Times Higher Education Supplement</em><br /><br /><strong>`This book makes a substantial contribution to the punishment debate, and has a claim on any legal theorist's attention.'</strong> - <em>Criminal Law Review</em><br /><br /><strong>`This carefully constructed and persistently argued book is impressive and demanding of our attention.'</strong> - <em>Times Literary Supplement</em><br /><br /><strong>`One is greatly indebted to Lacey for bringing so many issues so clearly and cogently together.'</strong> - <em> Utilitas</em></p>