Expertise in the Czechoslovak Prison System: Research Institute of Penology as a Bearer of Expert Knowledge and Change
Published online on July 24, 2026
Abstract
History of the Human Sciences, Ahead of Print.
This article explores the role of expertise in the Czechoslovak prison system from 1960 to 1980. It specifically examines the Research Institute of Penology as a case study to demonstrate how scientific knowledge was applied to penal policy and practice. ...
This article explores the role of expertise in the Czechoslovak prison system from 1960 to 1980. It specifically examines the Research Institute of Penology as a case study to demonstrate how scientific knowledge was applied to penal policy and practice. ...