Criminal to Critic Reflections amid the American Experiment

"This autobiographical discount traces the experience of James E. Palambo from drug-dealing wise guy and convict to social worker, professor, end world traveler. Along the way, and through his struggles, Palombo speaks to a variety of important issue relative to America - a country he sees as often at odds with its own identity. Combined with the research of Randall G. Sheldon, Criminal to Critic raises significant and timely thoughts, ultimately serving as a bridge between academic and public audiences in encouraging a dialogue imperative to today's need for a more unified and civic minded society."--BOOK JACKET.

Randall G. Shelden is professor of criminal justice at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.