Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
Fritz Sack is a German sociologist and criminologist best known for introducing the labeling approach (Etikettierungsansatz) to the German-speaking world and for his critical engagement with power, law, and social control. He held professorships at several German universities, most notably at the University of Hamburg, where he significantly shaped critical criminology in Germany. Sack played
William J. Chambliss was an American sociologist and criminologist known for his groundbreaking work in conflict theory, critical criminology, and sociology of law. He held academic positions at the University of Washington and George Washington University and was a past president of both the American Society of Criminology and the Society for the Study of
Henry D. McKay was an American sociologist and criminologist, best known for his collaboration with Clifford R. Shaw in developing the Social Disorganization Theory. As a key representative of the Chicago School of Sociology, McKay played a foundational role in establishing ecological and community-based approaches to understanding crime and delinquency. His work combined empirical rigor
Clifford R. Shaw was an American sociologist and criminologist, best known for co-developing the Social Disorganization Theory and for his pioneering work in urban sociology and juvenile delinquency. As a key figure of the Chicago School of Sociology, Shaw conducted extensive fieldwork on neighborhood dynamics and crime patterns in Chicago. His collaborations with Henry D.
Stephen Lyng is an American sociologist best known for his development of the concept of edgework, which explores voluntary risk-taking and the emotional thrills associated with transgressive behavior. He has held academic positions at multiple universities and has contributed significantly to the fields of cultural criminology, deviance, and the sociology of risk. Lyng’s work draws
Jack Katz is an American sociologist and criminologist best known for his phenomenological approach to crime and deviance. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he taught sociology and criminology for several decades. Katz’s work stands out for its emphasis on the emotional, moral, and sensual dynamics of criminal