Books by Chris Clarkson

In this history of prison reform in mid-twentieth-century Canada, the voices of prisoners help to provide a nuanced understanding of prisoners as active agents of change.

Examines three waves of property, inheritance, and maintenance law reform, arguing that each wave of legislation was related to a broader political vision, and was intended to precipitate vast social and economic effects. This book analyzes the impact of various reforms, focusing on the ambitions of regulated populations.