Criminal to Critic Reflections amid the American Experiment |
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Author:
| Palombo, James E. Shelden, Randall G. |
Series title: | Critical Perspectives on Crime and Inequality Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-282-49357-5 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
Publisher: | Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $34.99 |
Book Description:
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This autobiographical discourse traces the experiences of James Palombo from drug-dealing wise-guy and convict to social worker, professor, and world traveler. Along the way, and through his struggles, Palombo speaks to a variety of important issues relative to America a country he sees as often at odds with its own identity. Combined with the research of Randall Shelden, Criminal to Critic raises significant and timely thoughts, ultimately serving as a bridge between academic and...
More DescriptionThis autobiographical discourse traces the experiences of James Palombo from drug-dealing wise-guy and convict to social worker, professor, and world traveler. Along the way, and through his struggles, Palombo speaks to a variety of important issues relative to America a country he sees as often at odds with its own identity. Combined with the research of Randall Shelden, 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."