Biography
Education
- Ph.D. Michigan State University, Sociology, May 1996.
- M.A. Oakland University, Sociology, August 1987.
- B.A. University of California, Psychology, Santa Barbara, June 1981.
Courses Taught
Introductory Sociology
Policing Society
Criminology
Selected Publications and Presentations
“Nazi Uniform Fetish and Role-Playing: A Subculture of Erotic Evil” (with Ellis Godard). 2013. Popular Culture Review, 24(1):69-78.
“Asian Gang Homicides and Weapons: Criminalistics and Criminology.” 2006. Journal of Gang Research, 13(4):15-29.
“Goth and Industrial Cultures: Differential Interpretations” (with Karith A. Meyers). 2005. Popular Culture Review, 16(1)77-95.
“Gang Membership and Acculturation: ARSMA-II and Choloization” (with Patricia O’Donnell Brummett). Crime & Delinquency, 49:627-642, 2003.
The Latino Experience in Omaha: A Visual Essay. Lewiston: Mellen Press. 2001 (Book).
“Latino/a Substance Abuse/Dependency: A Question of Assimilation?” (with Ed A. Munoz). Latino Studies Journal, 11:50-69. 2000.
“Misdemeanor Sentencing Decisions: The Cumulative Disadvantage Effect of Gringo Justice.” (with Ed A. Munoz and Eric Stewart). Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences 20:298-319. 1998.
“Saving Private Atzlan: Preserving the Heritage of Latino Service in Wartime.” Dialogo. 1:7-10. 2000.
Research and Interests
Gangs, subcultures, social control, power.