Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
Michael Tonry is an American criminologist and legal scholar, renowned for his critical analyses of penal policy, sentencing, and crime prevention. As a Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of Minnesota, Tonry has authored influential works examining the social and political forces shaping criminal justice systems, particularly in the United States and
Nils Christie was a Norwegian criminologist and sociologist, internationally recognized for his critical perspectives on punishment and prisons. As Professor of Criminology at the University of Oslo, he became one of the most influential voices in abolitionist criminology. Christie argued for radically reducing the use of imprisonment and emphasized the importance of conflict resolution outside
Emily Lenning is an American criminologist whose research focuses on the intersections of crime, justice, and queer theory. Her work critically examines how systems of power and inequality affect LGBTQ+ communities, and she has been instrumental in shaping the field of queer criminology. Lenning’s contributions bridge feminist and critical criminology with queer perspectives, offering new
Carrie L. Buist is an American criminologist whose work is at the forefront of queer criminology. She investigates how sexuality, gender identity, and structural inequalities shape experiences with the criminal justice system. Her research challenges heteronormative assumptions in criminology and advocates for inclusive, intersectional approaches to the study of crime and justice Buist’s scholarship combines
Michelle Alexander is an American civil rights lawyer, legal scholar, and author best known for her work on racial injustice in the U.S. criminal justice system. She has served as director of the Racial Justice Project at the ACLU of Northern California and has taught at several universities, including Ohio State University and Union Theological
Keith J. Hayward is a British criminologist and Professor of Criminology at the University of Copenhagen. He is one of the leading figures in Cultural Criminology, known for integrating criminological analysis with cultural theory, semiotics, and visual culture. Hayward’s work often explores the intersections of crime, consumerism, and the urban environment, drawing on perspectives from