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

Author: Palombo, James E.
Publisher: Lexington Books
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Criminal to Critic
Pages: 00256 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2009-02-16
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780739129098
Lib Category: Palombo, James E.
Lib Category: Prisoners - United States
Category: Biography & Autobiography : Personal Memoirs
Category: History : Social History