
Framing the Penal Colony: Representing, Interpreting and Imagining Convict Transportation
توسط
Elisabeth Schartner
هنوز رتبهبندی نشده است
History
فرمت
کیندل
صفحات
435
زبان
آلمانی
منتشر شده
Jan 1, 2023
ناشر
Palgrave MacMillan
نسخه
2
ISBN-10
3031193962
ISBN-13
9783031193965
توضیحات
Elisabeth Schartner delves into the complex history and cultural narratives surrounding penal colonies, providing a multifaceted exploration of convict transportation. By weaving together historical accounts with modern interpretations, the author sheds light on how these colonies have been portrayed and understood across different eras. The book invites readers to consider the evolving perspectives on punishment, crime, and societal norms, revealing the intricate relationships between governance, culture, and human rights.
Schartner's analysis extends beyond mere historical recounting, as she engages with various media and cultural artifacts that shape public perception of penal colonies. Through critical examination, she highlights the power dynamics involved in representation and the implications these narratives have on contemporary views of justice and morality. The work serves as both a scholarly investigation and an accessible commentary on issues that resonate today.
In exploring the imaginative aspects of convict transportation, the work challenges readers to reflect on their own interpretations of justice and punishment. By framing penal colonies within a broader cultural context, Schartner’s examination offers valuable insights into how history can inform present-day discussions on crime and its consequences.
Schartner's analysis extends beyond mere historical recounting, as she engages with various media and cultural artifacts that shape public perception of penal colonies. Through critical examination, she highlights the power dynamics involved in representation and the implications these narratives have on contemporary views of justice and morality. The work serves as both a scholarly investigation and an accessible commentary on issues that resonate today.
In exploring the imaginative aspects of convict transportation, the work challenges readers to reflect on their own interpretations of justice and punishment. By framing penal colonies within a broader cultural context, Schartner’s examination offers valuable insights into how history can inform present-day discussions on crime and its consequences.
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