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.
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.
In our complex world, a subtle but persistent conflict often exists between amateurs and experts, each vying for recognition and authority. Understanding the Distinction Amateurs (sometimes called novices or dilettantes) and experts (occasionally mistakenly referred to as professionals) create things or offer and engage in services (e.g., advice, consulting, etc.). But they differ on several […]
Music resonates with people on a visceral level, and one of its most powerful components is undoubtedly the song. Some of these compositions seem to get suck in our heads and effortlessly occupy our minds and mental space. Occasionally, we acknowledge the presence of an entire song, it’s most prominent melody or some of the […]
When I try to master a subject or a skill, I often find that learning a complementary body of knowledge or task, enhances my understanding of the original subject. This form of cross-training, akin to my earlier experiences with developing my core expertises, proved valuable in the late spring of 2023 when I decided to […]
Ross, Jeffrey Ian. (Ed.) (2021). Routledge Handbook of Street Culture. New York: Routledge Publishers.
Ross, Jeffrey Ian and Francesca Vianello (Eds.) (2020). Convict Criminology for The Future. New York: Routledge Publishers.
Ross, Jeffrey Ian. (Ed.) (2016). Routledge Handbook of Graffiti and Street Art. New York: Routledge Publishers.
Ross, Jeffrey Ian. (2016). Key Issues in Corrections, Bristol, England: Policy Press.
The constant tension between amateurs and experts
/by Jeffrey Ian RossIn our complex world, a subtle but persistent conflict often exists between amateurs and experts, each vying for recognition and authority. Understanding the Distinction Amateurs (sometimes called novices or dilettantes) and experts (occasionally mistakenly referred to as professionals) create things or offer and engage in services (e.g., advice, consulting, etc.). But they differ on several […]
What’s your theme song?
/by Jeffrey Ian RossMusic resonates with people on a visceral level, and one of its most powerful components is undoubtedly the song. Some of these compositions seem to get suck in our heads and effortlessly occupy our minds and mental space. Occasionally, we acknowledge the presence of an entire song, it’s most prominent melody or some of the […]
My Comida Vasca Adventure
/by Jeffrey Ian RossWhen I try to master a subject or a skill, I often find that learning a complementary body of knowledge or task, enhances my understanding of the original subject. This form of cross-training, akin to my earlier experiences with developing my core expertises, proved valuable in the late spring of 2023 when I decided to […]