In Praise of Critical Criminology

Authors

  • Pat Carlen Keele University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/ocps.v7i2.2105

Keywords:

criminology

Abstract

This short essay examines the relationship between academic research and policy with particular emphasis on the question of whether a critical criminology can engage in academic critique at the same time as engaging in policy oriented research. Recognising that critical criminology falls between theory and politics criminologists are urged to adopt pragmatic, strategic positions as they negotiate their role in contentious debates and practical minefields. It is concluded that a critical criminology must try not only to think the unthinkable about crime, but also to speak the unspeakable about the conditions in which and by which it is known.

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Published

2005-09-16

How to Cite

Carlen, P. (2005). In Praise of Critical Criminology. Outlines. Critical Practice Studies, 7(2), 83–90. https://doi.org/10.7146/ocps.v7i2.2105

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2005)

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