
Beyond Papillon
by Stephen A. Toth
Title:
Beyond Papillon
Author:
Stephen A. Toth
Series (if any):
France Overseas: Studies in Empire and Decolonization
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
240 pages, Illus., maps
Publisher:
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN-13:
9780803217980
EAN:
9780803217980
Publication Date:
01/05/2008
Classifications:
Interdisciplinary studies
Weight (g):
490
Dimensions (mm):
229 x 152 x 18
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Through an analysis of criminal case files, administrative records, and prisoner biographies, this book reconstructs life in the penal colonies and examines how the social sciences, tropical medicine, and sensational journalism evaluated and exploited the inmates' experiences.










