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David Garland
Arthur T. Vanderbilt Professor of Law and Professor of Sociology at New York University and author of Law and Order Leviathan (Princeton UP, 2025), specializing in the sociology of punishment and criminology.
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Nov 14, 2025
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David Garland, "Law and Order Leviathan: America’s Extraordinary Regime of Policing and Punishment" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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David Garland, a renowned criminologist and law professor, explores America’s unique approach to policing and punishment. He discusses how economic disparities and the legacy of the 1960s led to aggressive law enforcement and mass incarceration. Garland connects historical violence and concentrated poverty to high crime rates, arguing that America’s social fabric supports punitive policies. He emphasizes the need for reform, sharing examples of successful policy changes that could lead to a more equitable justice system.
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