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Punishments are not always based on rationality from "summary" of The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice by Victor E. Kappeler,Gary W. Potter

The concept that punishments are not always based on rationality is central to understanding the complexities of crime and criminal justice. Throughout history, punitive measures have often been influenced by emotion, politics, and social attitudes, rather than a rational consideration of the most effective way to address criminal behavior. This is evident in the varying punishments that have been applied to different crimes and the changing attitudes towards punishment over time. For example, the use of harsh physical punishments such as public executions and floggings in the past may have been more about satisfying the public's desire for revenge and deterrence than about actually rehabilitating offenders. Similarly, the implementation of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses today may be more about political posturing and appearing tough on crime than about addressing the root causes of criminal behavior. Fur...
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    The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice

    Victor E. Kappeler

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