Criminal to Critic Reflections amid the American Experiment

by Palombo, James E.; Shelden, Randall G.

• ISBN13: 9780739129098
• ISBN10: 0739129090
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-16
• Publisher: Lexington Books

Summary

"This autobiographical discount traces the experience of James E. Palambo from drug-dealing wise guy and convict to social worker, professor, end world traveler. Along the way, and through his struggles, Palombo speaks to a variety of important issue relative to America - a country he sees as often at odds with its own identity. Combined with the research of Randall G. Sheldon, Criminal to Critic raises significant and timely thoughts, ultimately serving as a bridge between academic and public audiences in encouraging a dialogue imperative to today's need for a more unified and civic minded society."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Randall G. Shelden is professor of criminal justice at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Jail	p. 3
Prison	p. 17
The New Place	p. 31
Getting Out	p. 41
Getting On	p. 67
Becoming an Academic	p. 79
Career Developments in California	p. 91
A Move to New York	p. 109
The European Experience	p. 125
The Far East	p. 145
Europe and the Middle East	p. 157
Returning to the Scene of the Crime	p. 181
Conclusion: Rethinking America	p. 193
Afterword	p. 203
Index	p. 229
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