Professor Jeffrey Ian Ross delves into the profound analysis of phenomena such as political crime, the crimes of the powerful, and violence, examining their roots within social and cultural contexts. His research also explores issues of policing, corrections, and justice within American Indian communities. Ross is recognized for his multidisciplinary approach, integrating criminology with analyses of street art and culture. His work, featured in leading academic and popular media, offers incisive perspectives on society's darker aspects.
This book is the first to organize and explain current scholarship on convict criminology, corrections and criminal justice in an accessible manner. From activism to the emergence of undergraduate programmes in prisons, it provides a clear guide to the complexities of the field.