EPISODE · Feb 23, 2022 · 50 MIN
Prison, Rehabilitation, Punishment: In conversation with David Skarbek
from Second Chance
Raphael is in conversation with associate professor David Skarbek, author of The Puzzle of Prison Order: Why Life Behind Bars Varies Around the World. An illuminating work of much interest to students of crime and punishment. Skarbek’s book digs behind the scenes of global prisons, studying the balance of power and hierarchy behind bars and how that affects prisoners. The conversation was part of the Fall for the Books Festival, organised by George Mason University, in Virginia, USA. Fall for the BooksWebsiteInstagramDavid SarbekSecond Chance Podcast Links:WebsiteBuzzsproutApple PodcastFacebookDonation Support:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/secondchance1Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Raphael is in conversation with associate professor David Skarbek, author of The Puzzle of Prison Order: Why Life Behind Bars Varies Around the World. An illuminating work of much interest to students of crime and punishment. Skarbek’s book digs behind the scenes of global prisons, studying the balance of power and hierarchy behind bars and how that affects prisoners. The conversation was part of the Fall for the Books Festival, organised by George Mason University, in Virginia, USA. Fall for the BooksWebsiteInstagramDavid SarbekSecond Chance Podcast Links:WebsiteBuzzsproutApple PodcastFacebookDonation Support:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/secondchance1Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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