Abstract
Reviewing contemporary social science research literature and participating in recent meetings and discussions of social policy with regard to law and criminal justice, I have experienced a gnawing feeling of discomfort and disillusionment. As I have attempted to pin down the source of my emotional reaction, I have come to recognize that most of the research and theorizing perpetuates the status quo. Specifically, it seems to do little more than reify existing legal and criminal justice policies, practices, and inherent values. Often the process is both insidious and unwitting. This chapter is an initial effort to understand the nature of that process by unraveling its intertwining elements.
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Seidman, E. (1986). Justice, Values, and Social Science. In: Seidman, E., Rappaport, J. (eds) Redefining Social Problems. Perspectives in Social Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2236-6_14
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