European Marxist
It is not possible to simply ‘import’ European Marxist theorizing to explain the specificity of the development of the Canadian Prison system. Discuss with specific reference to Gaucher’s work
Recommended Readings
*Garland, D. 1990. Punishment and modern society, ch 4.
*Comack, E. "We will get some good out of this riot yet:" The Canadian State, Drug Legislation and Class Conflict. In Comack, E., and Brickey, S. (eds) The Social Basis of Law (2nd edition). 48-70
*Gaucher, R. (1987) "Canadian Civil Society, the Canadian State, and Criminal Justice Institutions: Theoretical Considerations". In R. S. Ratner and J. McMullan (eds) State Control: Criminal Justice Politics in Canada. 167-197. Vancouver: UBC Press
