A Criminologist's Life: Essays in Honor of the Criminological Legacy of Francis T. Cullen

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A Criminologist’s Life: Essays in Honor of the Criminological Legacy of Francis T. Cullen honors the vast scholarly contributions of Francis T. "Frank" Cullen as well as the immeasurable influence that he has had on the field for over 40 years. With over 500 publications to his name and more than 67,000 citations to his work, Frank Cullen has left an indelible mark on the fields of criminology and criminal justice. Although best known for his work on rehabilitation and criminological theory, Frank also has profusely published in and shaped the areas of white-collar crime, the use of meta-analytic techniques to organize knowledge, the sexual victimization of college women, and public opinion on crime and punishment. However, Frank’s legacy on the field is not limited to his scholarly contributions: He has served as a mentor to countless students, colleagues, and others in the field, helping support and guide the next generation of scholars. Thus, the current volume is organized to recognize both his scholarly work and mentoring, as well as to provide an opportunity for Frank to reflect on his career "in his own words." The result is a collection of essays from Frank’s former students, colleagues, and friends written to pay homage to the more than 40 years of work he has done to advance criminological knowledge and shape the field. Cover Half Title Series Information Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Contributors Preface Part I Setting the Stage 1 Becoming a Criminologist Early Education and Graduate School The Unplanned Shift to Criminology An Exceptional Career Looking Forward Notes References Part II Impact On the Field: A Criminological Giant 2 Reaffirming Rehabilitation and Beyond Setting the Stage From Detractor to Supporter Sociopolitical Climate Martinson and “Nothing Works” Reaffirming Rehabilitation: A Warning Against the “Justice Model” Beyond Reaffirming Rehabilitation: From “Nothing Works” to “What Works” The Legacy of Reaffirming Rehabilitation Legacy Scholars Testimonials Conclusion References 3 Social Support Theory: Doing Something for Our Citizens Setting the Stage Social Support Theory The Empirical Status of Social Support Theory At the Macro Level At the Micro Level Summary and Discussion References 4 White-Collar Crime: Challenging Conventional Wisdom Public Opinion of White-Collar Crime Support for Seriousness and Punishment of White-Collar Crime Contextual Variations in Seriousness and Punishment Respondent Influences On Perceptions of Seriousness and Punishment Future Opinion Research Controlling White-Collar Crime Applying Criminological Theory to White-Collar Crime Teaching White-Collar Crime Summing Up A Personal Observation References 5 Doing College Women’s Sexual Victimization Research: Working With Frank Bonnie and Frank’s Collaboration First Forays Into Research Together Leah Becomes Student at UC Our Collaboration Conclusion References 6 Meta-Analysis and the Organization of Knowledge Stage 1: Early Beginnings Almost Famous O Canada Stage 2: Theoretical Applications Stage 3: Organized Skepticism Conclusion Notes References 7 Public Opinion: The Myth of the Punitive Public and Other Lessons Lessons Lesson 1: The Public Is Punitive Lesson 2: Public Punitiveness Is Not as Extensive Or Entrenched as It Is Sometimes Portrayed Lesson 3: The Public Endorses Rehabilitation as an Integral Part of Correctional Policy Lesson 4: The Public Supports Other Progressive Responses to Crime as Well Lesson 5: The Public Is Not Polarized, But Religion and Race Mark Meaningful Divisions Concluding Thoughts References 8 Criminological Theory A Criminological Positivist From the Start Defending and Expanding Strain Theory Defending and Pragmatizing Labeling Theory A Structuring Tradition Defined A Turn Toward Correctional Theory (And Psychology) A Presidential Pathway: Social Support Theory Beyond Adolescence-Limited Criminology “Requiem for a Paradigm”: Cullen’s Takedown of Traditional Criminology Cullenology Cullen Doing Cullenology Conclusion References Part III Mentorship and Leadership: The Human Side of Criminology 9 Mentorship in Graduate School The Mentor Scholarly Research and Academic Publications Teaching Professional Development Research and Professional Networks Summing Up The Six Principles Principle #1: Read Everything—and We Mean Everything Principle #2: Complete Tasks Carefully and With All Deliberate Speed Principle #3: Accept Opportunities That Come Your Way and Learn From All Experiences Principle #4: Be Receptive to Feedback Even When It Is Difficult to Hear Principle #5: Approach Research With Skepticism Principle #6: Build Your “Chips” and Recognize That People Are Imperfect Conclusion Note References 10 Mentorship as a Junior Faculty Member and Beyond A Criminological Giant Effective Mentorship: Qualities and Importance Qualities of Effective Mentorship The Importance of Effective Mentorship How to Be a Successful Junior Faculty Member: Five Lessons Lesson #1: Be the Architect of Your Own Career Lesson #2: Protect Your Time—Everything Has a Cost Lesson #3: Be a Three-Pile Scholar Lesson #4: The Golden Rule—Respect and Kindness Go a Long Way Lesson#5: Never Lose Sight of the Fact That This Is the Best Job in the World Conclusion References Part IV In His Own Words 11 My Final Five Lessons Lesson 1: You Are the Architect of Your Own Career Lesson #2: You Do Not Know Shit (And May Be Full of It) Lesson #3: Organize Your Life Around Research Lesson #4: When Teaching, Break the Bell Curve Lesson #5: People Matter Conclusion References Index