Rutgers University Press Chronicles of a Radical Criminologist - Rutgers University Press

Explore the evolution of radical criminology through the eyes of a seasoned scholar. In Chronicles of a Radical Criminologist, Gregg Barak provides a unique first-person account that spans over five decades of academic and professional life. Moving away from traditional academic prose, this book offers a personal look at the connections between a scholar's career and the rise of radical criminology as a challenge to mainstream perspectives. Starting from the late 1960s and continuing to the present day, the narrative tracks how radical thought has developed within the field of crime and society. This work serves as a bridge between personal experience and the broader history of legal and social science studies. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of criminology, the sociology of law, and the shifting landscape of justice and power.