Prisoners' Dilemma

In "Prisoners' Dilemma," author Nicola Lacey delves into the complexities of criminal justice systems across Europe and the United States. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2008, this insightful paperback spans 254 pages and challenges the notion that harsh penal populism is an unavoidable consequence in modern democracies. Lacey argues that, despite globalization, significant differences persist among national institutional frameworks. By exploring the institutional preconditions necessary for fostering a more tolerant criminal justice system, she provides a compelling foundation for understanding and reforming these systems. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intricacies of imprisonment and the administration of justice in contemporary society.