- Thomas Mathiesen
Thomas Mathiesen is a norwegian
sociologist . Born 5 October 1933Matheisen was one of the inspirers of the British prisoners movement,
Preservation of the Rights of Prisoners (PROP) and even spoke at their foundation meeting. [Fitzgerald, M. (1977) "Prisoners in Revolt", Harmondsworth: Penguin pg.142]Matheisen also presented a paper at the eleventh symposium of the
National Deviancy Conference in September 1972 entitled 'Strategies of Resistance within a Total Institution'.He is currently a Professor of Sociology at the
University of Oslo .Publications & Articles
*Mathiesen, T. (1965) "The Defences of the Weak: a Study of Norwegian Correctional Institution", London: Tavistock
*Mathiesen, T. (1972) "Beyond the Boundaries of Organisations", California: Glendessary Press
*Mathiesen, T. (1974) "The Politics of Abolition", London: Martin Robertson
*Mathiesen, T. (1983) "The future of control systems - the case of Norway" In: Garland, D. & Young, P. (eds) "The Power to Punish", London: Heinemann
*Mathiesen, T. (1986) "The Politics of abolition", "Contemporary Crises" 10: 81-94References
External links
* [http://folk.uio.no/thomasm/ Thomas Mathiesen's staff page]
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