Middlebury

SOAN0478A-F09

Sociology of Punishment

Sociology of Punishment
In this course, we will examine the changing ideologies and practices of state-sponsored punishment that have led to the spectacular expansion of imprisonment and other forms of penal supervision in the U.S. Drawing on theoretical accounts of punishment, historical examinations of prison and parole, and contemporary studies of criminal law and sentencing, we will consider social control as it plays out via institutionalized contexts, namely prisons and asylums, as well as alternative sanctions, such as coerced treatment. We will identify the major phases of penal development and consider mass imprisonment as both a reflection and cause of racial and economic inequality. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91501
Subject Code:
SOAN
Course Number:
0478
Section Identifier:
A

Course

SOAN 0478

All Sections in Fall 2009

Fall 2009

SOAN0478A-F09 Seminar (Tiger)