Alternative criminology series

Professor Jeff Ferrell shares details about his eight-month experience as a dumpster diver and trash picker and explores the consumption and wasteful behavior of Americans.

Draws on historic and contemporary examples to explore why and how activists break the law and why they feel their civil disobedience is justified in order to promote and protect their beliefs and causes.

Examines the graffiti culture in New York City based on over ten years of research. Highlights more than sixty works of graffiti art and profiles numerous artists, many of whom have parlayed their skills into successful careers.