'Sandra Resodihardjo's book is an outstanding example of how to do first class social science: it uses the closest, most scrupulous empirical research to illuminate big themes about how crisis produces policy reform. It will be of great interest well beyond the specialised field of researchers into prison policy.' Michael Moran, University of Manchester, UK 'In her finely crafted analysis of policy reform following prison escapes and cell shortages in the Netherlands and escapes and riots in Britain, Dr Resodihardjo demonstrates that the "crisis-reform" thesis does not follow a predictable route but can be influenced by many contingencies. A remarkable achievement in internationally comparative research.' Roy King, University of Cambridge, UK 'There is much to recommend in this book, a very strong feature of which is that the measurement of policy change is calculated beyond the all-too-typical measurements of punctuated equilibrium based on media and tone now utilized by many researchers. For this important reason, as well as the interesting and informative policy descriptions presented in this book, this book is well worth reading.' Public Administration 'This book provides an excellent resource for the various professionals working to improve parole systems. Both problems and possible resolutions are identified. International Criminal Justice 'This book provides an excellent resource for the various professionals working to improve parole systems. Both problems and possible resolutions are identified.' International Criminal Justice Review
