Thomas Mathiesen

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Thomas Mathiesen is a prominent Norwegian sociologist known for his influential work on the sociology of punishment and social control. His notable books, including "The Defences of the Weak: A Sociological Study of a Norwegian Correctional Institution" and "The Politics of Abolition Revisited," delve into the intricacies of the penal system and critique the prevailing methodologies of punishment. Mathiesen's scholarship has significantly contributed to the discourse surrounding the abolition of prisons and the broader implications of societal responses to crime.