Routledge W.E.B. Du Bois on Crime and Justice - Sociology Book

Explore the foundational connections between the work of W.E.B. Du Bois and the fields of criminology and criminal justice. This scholarly text serves as the first comprehensive study to examine Du Bois's contributions through a detailed review of his extensive collection of papers, articles, and books. Moving from his early childhood reflections to his later life, the book tracks his evolving ideas on justice and social structures. Readers gain access to a unique analysis of Du Bois's personal encounters with the criminal justice system, including a review of his FBI file and his 1951 trial. The text also examines his groundbreaking social scientific research program conducted at Atlanta University. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the history of sociological criminology and the intersection of race and justice.