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Criminologist, Professor, Scholar, & Consultant
Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. is a Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, College of Public Affairs, and a Research Fellow in the Center for International and Comparative Law, and the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore. He has been a Visiting Professor at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany, and University of Padua, Italy.
The Semiotics of Laptop Computer Covers
/by Jeffrey Ian RossSince people started using laptops, they’ve put stickers, DIY art, and protective sleeves on them. More than decoration, these additions often reflect identity, belonging, and belief. While individuals may not always think deeply about their choices, every sign, symbol, slogan, or design affixed to a laptop cover tells a story. Laptops as Modern-Day Bumper Stickers […]
My Students Are Afraid, and They Have Good Reason
/by Jeffrey Ian RossAt my university and at many others across the U.S., students, faculty, and staff are deeply concerned about Trump’s plans to shut down the Department of Education (DOE). During the first few weeks of his second term, Trump signaled his intention to eliminate the DOE, which experts dismissed as unconstitutional and would harm a large […]
Reflections on the 30th Anniversary of CONTROLLING STATE CRIME
/by Jeffrey Ian RossThree decades ago one of my first books, Controlling State Crime (1995) was published by Garland. This edited volume was, in part, a response to Gregg Barak’s Crimes of the Capitalist State (1991), an edited collection that brought together critical research on state crime. While Barak and his contributors effectively framed key debates on the […]