Description
Book SynopsisThis is the first single authored book to trace the emergence of Convict Criminology and explore its relevance beyond the USA to the UK and other parts of Europe. It presents uniquely reflexive scholarship combining personal experience with critical perspectives on contemporary penology, focussing explicitly on men.
Trade Review“A deeply reflective, personal, as well as analytical account, Rod Earle’s Convict Criminology makes a valuable contribution to debates about an `insider’ perspective in criminology, and its importance to our understanding of the processes of criminal (in)justice.” Criminology and Criminal Justice
“Great read about the Convict Criminology movement. This book demonstrates how intellectual ideas born in a cage now shake the ivory tower.” Stephen C. Richards, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, USA
“Earle wittily narrates the journey from convict to convict criminologist with an openness rarely seen in academia, enabling a full appreciation of the contribution to knowledge that can be made by `convicts’.” Bill Davies, Leeds Beckett University
Table of ContentsPreface ~ Andrew Millie Foreword by Shadd Maruna A personal introduction Born in the USA: Early Origins of Convict Criminology US Convict Criminology comes of age European origins, perspectives and experiences of Convict Criminology Indelible Stains: Convict Criminology and Criminal Records Race, Class, Gender: Agitate, Educate, Organise Methodologies, Epistemologies, Ontologies Concluding with Convictions! References
