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The desire to deport: the recidivist of fin-de-siecle France

Authors :
Toth, Stephen A.
Source :
Nineteenth-Century Contexts. June, 2003, Vol. 25 Issue 2, 147-160
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The fin-de-siecle fear of the recidivist was a specification and refinement of more generalized fears of social disorder. A carceral institution is required to protect the society against the threat of the fin-de-siecle fear of the recidivist, not only to deter the behavior but also to punish the malfeasant.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08905495
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nineteenth-Century Contexts
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.121514001