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Thomas Mathiesen

Thomas Mathiesen (5 October 1933 – 29 May 2021) was a Norwegian sociologist, particularly known for his work in sociology of law. Considered one of the founders of sociology of law in Norway and Scandinavia, Mathiesen did extensive research on prisons, surveillance technology and the power structures within society. Besides criminologist Nils Christie, Mathiesen is one of two Norwegian social scientists covered in the book ''50 Key Thinkers in Criminology'' (Routledge, 2009). Provided by Wikipedia