Beyond Scandinavian Exceptionalism
Helene De Vos
Gebundenes Buch

Beyond Scandinavian Exceptionalism

Normalization, Imprisonment and Society

Versandkostenfrei!
Versandfertig in 6-10 Tagen
106,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Weitere Ausgaben:
PAYBACK Punkte
53 °P sammeln!
This book explores how prison life is normalized in different countries, with a critical and detailed look at 'Scandinavian exceptionalism' - the idea that Scandinavian prisons have exceptionally humane conditions - and compares these prisons to ones in Belgium. It provides a more nuanced, systematic and contextualized comparison of normalization in two countries. Through analyzing policy and legislative documents, participant observation and interviews, it seeks to understand how normalization is implemented differently in prison legislation, policies and practices and compares the two societ...