Nils Christie
Sociologist and criminologist, author
Born
1928
97 years ago
Died
May 27th, 2015
10 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Norway
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A Norwegian sociologist and criminologist contributed significantly to the fields of crime and social justice. Focused on the societal implications of crime, examined justice processes, and critiqued the penal system. Authored several influential books that highlighted the need for awareness of societal conditions related to crime. Championed the idea of restorative justice, advocating for a shift from punitive measures to more rehabilitative approaches. Engaged with topics of social control and the construction of crime within society.
Authored 'Crime Control as Industry'
Pioneered the concept of restorative justice
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