Thomas Mathiesen

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Thomas Mathiesen is a norwegian sociologist. Born 5 October 1933

Matheisen was one of the inspirers of the British prisoners movement, Preservation of the Rights of Prisoners (PROP) and even spoke at their foundation meeting.^[1]

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.

[edit] 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: 81-94