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.
Individuals engage with urban spaces in a variety of ways. These approaches usually depend on their intentions, levels of involvement, and methods of observation. Three distinct modes of engagement — voyeurism, street ethnography, and urban exploration — offer useful points of comparison. Voyeurism typically entails observing others without their consent, often for personal gratification and […]
A bare-chested man with dreadlocks skateboards through Adams Morgan (Washington, DC), an iguana perched on his shoulder, and a selfie stick extending from his hand. A young woman rides the New York City subway with a large snake draped around her neck, and numerous riders crowd around taking videos with their smartphones. What are We […]
Across the arts, new genres continually emerge. Some gain traction and become part of the mainstream, while others disappear after a brief moment of interest. Behind the scenes, some creative people integrate these new forms into their work, while others experiment briefly before returning to more familiar styles. In music, for example, talented musicians are […]
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Distinguishing Among Voyeurism, Street Ethnography, and Urban Exploration
/by Jeffrey Ian RossIndividuals engage with urban spaces in a variety of ways. These approaches usually depend on their intentions, levels of involvement, and methods of observation. Three distinct modes of engagement — voyeurism, street ethnography, and urban exploration — offer useful points of comparison. Voyeurism typically entails observing others without their consent, often for personal gratification and […]
Social Media’s Never-Ending Replacement of Substance with Spectacle
/by Jeffrey Ian RossA bare-chested man with dreadlocks skateboards through Adams Morgan (Washington, DC), an iguana perched on his shoulder, and a selfie stick extending from his hand. A young woman rides the New York City subway with a large snake draped around her neck, and numerous riders crowd around taking videos with their smartphones. What are We […]
What Happens When Musicians Step Outside Their Genre?
/by Jeffrey Ian RossAcross the arts, new genres continually emerge. Some gain traction and become part of the mainstream, while others disappear after a brief moment of interest. Behind the scenes, some creative people integrate these new forms into their work, while others experiment briefly before returning to more familiar styles. In music, for example, talented musicians are […]