Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
Setha M. Low is an American anthropologist and professor known for her influential work on the social production and social construction of space, urban public culture, and the privatization of public life. A leading figure in urban anthropology, she has combined ethnographic research with critical theory to analyze how built environments shape, and are shaped
Virginia Eubanks is an American political scientist, author, and activist whose work explores the intersection of technology, social justice, and inequality. As an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany, SUNY, she investigates how automated decision-making systems, data analytics, and digital surveillance disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Eubanks’ research critically examines the role
James W. Messerschmidt is an American sociologist and criminologist known for his influential work on the intersections of gender, power, and crime. He is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Southern Maine. Messerschmidt’s research critically examines how masculinity is constructed, maintained, and enacted in relation to criminal behavior, and how social structures shape
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
Stephen Graham is a British scholar and Professor of Cities and Society at Newcastle University. Trained in urban studies and geography, Graham’s work examines the militarization, securitization, and infrastructural transformation of cities in the context of globalization, terrorism, and digital technology. His research is interdisciplinary, bridging sociology, political theory, urban planning, and critical security studies.