Bernard Harcourt

Bernard Harcourt is a leading scholar whose work engages deeply with social and political theory, the sociology of punishment, and criminal law. He critically examines contemporary approaches to crime control and policing, particularly focusing on the implications of prediction and actuarial methods in the justice system. Harcourt challenges conventional wisdom on public policy and criminal justice, urging readers to question the underlying assumptions and efficacy of these systems. His rigorous analysis seeks to illuminate the complex dynamics of social order and control in the modern age.