作者: Ruth Ann Triplett

Ruth Ann Triplett, Ph D is Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice of Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Her research interests include testing and developing social disorganization theory, policing and community satisfaction, and, most recently, uncovering and expanding the use of symbolic interactionism in criminological theory. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Deviant Behavior, Journal of Criminal Justice, Policing, Justice Quarterly, and Journal of Crime and Justice.