Abstract
The idea of state failure is relatively new within the criminological literature. As a consequence, there have been only limited examinations of the ability of failing and fragile states to deliver critical criminal justice functions. Because all governments use some degree of coercion to maintain social order, economic function and regime stability, it is important to examine how the ability of a government to function impacts punishment processes. In this study, we offer a typology of failed states. Using membership in the respective typology clusters, we demonstrate that particular types of state failure are predictive of punishment trends
Original language | American English |
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State | Published - Mar 2011 |
Event | Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences annual meeting - Duration: Mar 1 2011 → … |
Conference
Conference | Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences annual meeting |
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Period | 03/1/11 → … |
Keywords
- Criminal justice
- Social control
- State failure
DC Disciplines
- Criminology and Criminal Justice