Richard Quinney
Encyclopedia
Richard Quinney is an American sociologist, writer
, and photographer known for his philosophical and critical approach to crime
and social justice
. After earning his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Wisconsin, he taught at several universities on the East Coast and in the Midwest. He was awarded the Edwin Sutherland
Award in 1984 by the American Society of Criminology
for his contributions to criminological theory. He is currently professor emeritus of sociology at Northern Illinois University
.
Quinney is also the author of several books that combine photography with autobiographical writing. Recently he founded the independent press Borderland Books in Madison, Wisconsin
. In addition to Quinney's works, the press publishes books by other notable Wisconsin authors such as Roy Chapman Andrews
, Glenway Wescott
, and August Derleth
.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, and photographer known for his philosophical and critical approach to crime
Crime
Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction...
and social justice
Social justice
Social justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. The term and modern concept of "social justice" was coined by...
. After earning his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Wisconsin, he taught at several universities on the East Coast and in the Midwest. He was awarded the Edwin Sutherland
Edwin Sutherland
Edwin H. Sutherland was an American sociologist. He is considered as one of the most influential criminologists of the twentieth century...
Award in 1984 by the American Society of Criminology
American Society of Criminology
The American Society of Criminology is an international organization whose members pursue scholarly, scientific and professional knowledge concerning the measurement, etiology, consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency...
for his contributions to criminological theory. He is currently professor emeritus of sociology at Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
.
Quinney is also the author of several books that combine photography with autobiographical writing. Recently he founded the independent press Borderland Books in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
. In addition to Quinney's works, the press publishes books by other notable Wisconsin authors such as Roy Chapman Andrews
Roy Chapman Andrews
Roy Chapman Andrews was an American explorer, adventurer and naturalist who became the director of the American Museum of Natural History. He is primarily known for leading a series of expeditions through the fragmented China of the early 20th century into the Gobi Desert and Mongolia...
, Glenway Wescott
Glenway Wescott
Glenway Wescott was a major American novelist during the 1920-1940 period and a figure in the American expatriate literary community in Paris during the 1920s. Wescott was gay. His relationship with longtime companion Monroe Wheeler lasted from 1919 until Wescott's death.-Biography:Wescott was...
, and August Derleth
August Derleth
August William Derleth was an American writer and anthologist. Though best remembered as the first publisher of the writings of H. P...
.
Books-Memoir, Natural History, and Photography
Books-Academic Sociology
Sources
- Encyclopædia Britannica. "Richard Quinney." (2008) Encyclopædia Britannica Online.
- Martin, R., Mutchnick, R.J., Austin, W., (1990) Criminological Thought: Pijjjjoneers Past and Present. New York: Macmillan, 379-404.
- "Richard Quinney on the transformation of self and others: an interview," (2006) Contemporary Justice Review 9: 277-282