Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
Marcus Felson is an American criminologist best known for co-developing the Routine Activity Theory and for his work in situational and environmental criminology. He has held academic positions at institutions including Texas State University and Rutgers University. Felson’s work focuses on how everyday environments and social structures create opportunities for crime—and how they can be
Lawrence E. Cohen was an American sociologist and criminologist best known for co-developing the Routine Activity Theory, one of the most influential frameworks in environmental and situational criminology. He held academic positions at the University of California, Irvine, and played a key role in shifting criminological focus from offender motivation to the situational contexts 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
Lawrence W. Sherman is an American criminologist known for his pioneering work in evidence-based policing, experimental criminology, and crime prevention strategies. He has held prestigious academic positions at institutions such as the University of Cambridge and the University of Maryland, and served as Director of the Jerry Lee Center of Criminology. Sherman has worked extensively