Alex R. Piquero
2 books
About the Author
Alex R. Piquero is a distinguished criminologist and academic whose work has profoundly shaped the understanding of criminal behavior and law enforcement practices. With a career spanning decades, he has held prominent positions at leading universities, including the University of Miami, where he serves as the Ashbel Smith Professor of Criminology. Piquero's research integrates developmental and life-course perspectives on crime, exploring factors that influence offending trajectories and desistance. His contributions extend to policy implications for policing and justice systems, emphasizing ethical frameworks and evidence-based reforms. A prolific author and editor, Piquero has published extensively in top journals and collaborated on influential textbooks that educate the next generation of scholars and practitioners in the field of criminology.
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Books by Alex R. Piquero
