This book explores the development of the discipline of Criminology on the island of Ireland, through conversations with leading criminologists. Adding depth and breadth to the understandings of this growing discipline, leading scholars discuss their personal journey to Criminology, their research areas, their theoretical influences and the impact of the discipline of Criminology on how we think about criminal justice in Ireland and beyond. Research topics include desistence, victims’ rights, parole, policing and research methods. The book explores what influences framed the work of key thinkers in the area and how Criminology intersects with policy and practice within and beyond the criminological and criminal justice fields. It provides an insight into how the discipline has emerged as a discrete subject through a discussion of Ireland's key historical moments. It argues that Ireland's unique historical, cultural, political, social and economic arrangements and research about Ireland have much to offer the international field of Criminology. This volume also reflects on future directions for Irish Criminology, as well as sounding warnings to ensure the healthy development of the field as a discipline in its own right and as an interdisciplinary undertaking.
Author(s): Orla Lynch, Yasmine Ahmed, Helen Russell, Kevin Hosford
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 167
City: Cham
Acknowledgments
Contents
About the Authors
1 Criminology in Ireland, the Rise of a Discipline
Situating Irish Criminology
An Irish Criminology?
Conversations with Criminologists
References
2 In Conversation with Prof. Ian O’Donnell
Bio
Pathway to Criminology
Key Influences
Situating Your Research
Key Publications
Most Influential Work
Current Work
Irish Criminology
Barriers to Research
References
3 A Conversation with Dr Deirdre Healy
Biography
The Path to an Academic Life
Becoming a Criminologist
Contributions to the Field
Giving Voice—Methods in Criminology
Current Projects
Key Influences and Contributions
Strengths and Weaknesses of Irish Criminology
Bibliography
4 In Conversation with Prof. Claire Hamilton
Bio
Pathway to Criminology
Key Influences
Situating Your Research
Theoretical Contributions
Contributions to the Field
Counter Terrorism Legislation in Ireland—The Past and the Present
Terrorism as a Criminological Concern
Irish Criminology
New Directions in Irish Criminology
References
5 In Conversation with Dr Jennifer O’Mahoney
Bio
Becoming a Criminologist?
Key Influences
Research in the Field
Contributing to the Field
Current Research
Criminology in Ireland
Bibliography
6 In Conversation with Dr Cheryl Lawther
Bio
Key Influences
Situating Your Research
Current Research
Key Publications
Criminology in Ireland
The Future of Criminology
References
7 In Conversation with Prof. Shane Kilcommins
Bio
Starting off
Key Influences
Situating Your Research
Most Influential Work
Recent Work
Criminology in Ireland
Bibliography
8 In Conversation with Prof. Mary Rogan
Biography
The Path to Academia
Key Influences
Situating Your Research
Research into Practice
Current Research
Current Key Work in Irish Criminology
What Is Next for Criminology in Ireland?
Strengths and Weaknesses of Criminology in Ireland
References
9 In Conversation with Dr Diarmuid Griffin
Biography
Pathways to Criminology
Key Influences
Current Research
Influences
Researching Sensitive Areas
Policy and Practice
Statutory Sentencing Ireland
Legal Interpretation
Current Research
Irish Criminology
Bibliography
10 In Conversation with Prof. Maggie O’Neill
Biography
Pathway to Criminology
Criminological Influences
Situating the Research
Creative Methods
Current Research
Irish Criminology
Bibliography
11 In Conversation with Prof. Shadd Maruna
Biography
The Path to an Academic Life
Becoming a Criminologist
Key Influences
Areas of Expertise
Biggest Contributions to the Field
Thinking About Ritual
Current Directions
Criminology in Ireland
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Conversations with Criminologists Podcast Files
Index
