Beyond Scandinavian Exceptionalism - Helene De Vos

Beyond Scandinavian Exceptionalism

Normalization, Imprisonment and Society

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
X, 344 Seiten
2023 | 2023
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-28634-6 (ISBN)
149,79 inkl. MwSt

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 societies for context. It also considers the material prison environment, security, the social environment and the use of time in prison. It provides insights into how normalization can be successfully and holistically implemented in both policy and practice, to contribute to a more 'pure' form of liberty deprivation as punishment without too many unintended effects.


lt;p>Helene De Vos is an affiliated senior researcher at KU Leuven, Belgium, and the executive director of RESCALED. She is particularly interested in comparative prison research and the relationship between prison policies, legislation and practice.

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Normal, Normality & Normalization: Towards A Context-Based Analysis.- Chapter 3.Same Principle, Different Logics.- Chapter 4. Abnormal Kitchen Knives. Creating The Material Conditions For Normal Prison Life.- Chapter 5. Security And Normalization: A Double Balancing Act.- Chapter 6. Emancipation Versus Forced Social Education: Normalizing The Social Dimension In Prison.- Chapter 7. From Killing Time To Using Time: Normalizing The Time-Use In Prison.- Chapter 8. Normalization, Punishment & Exceptionalism:  What Do Normalized Prison Conditions Teach Us About Societies?.

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Palgrave Studies in Prisons and Penology
Zusatzinfo X, 344 p. 1 illus.
Verlagsort Cham
Sprache englisch
Maße 148 x 210 mm
Gewicht 591 g
Themenwelt Recht / Steuern Strafrecht
Schlagworte Comparative penology • Human Rights • Imprisonment • normalization • Penal reform • Prisoner rights • prison life • Prison Policy • prison security • punishment • Scandinavian exceptionalism • Scandinavian prisons
ISBN-10 3-031-28634-0 / 3031286340
ISBN-13 978-3-031-28634-6 / 9783031286346
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