Bernard E. Harcourt
3 books
About the Author
Bernard E. Harcourt is a distinguished scholar and author whose work critically examines the intersections of law, politics, and society in an era dominated by data-driven governance. A professor at Columbia University, he draws on his extensive background in legal theory and criminology to challenge conventional approaches to justice and surveillance. In his seminal book, Against Prediction: Profiling, Policing, and Punishing in an Actuarial Age, Harcourt dismantles the myth of predictive technologies in criminal justice, arguing that they perpetuate inequality and undermine democratic principles. Through rigorous analysis and compelling narratives, he advocates for alternative frameworks that prioritize human agency over algorithmic control, influencing debates on privacy, security, and civil liberties worldwide.
Common genres
Writing style
analytical
critical
interdisciplinary
