E. Mark Warr
Professor
— Ph.D.,
University of Arizona
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Biography
Professor Mark Warr received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. He is a criminologist known primarily for his research on peer influence and social reactions to crime.
He has served on numerous federal commissions and panels for such agencies as the National Science Foundation, National Academy of Sciences, National Institute of Justice, and the American Statistical Association, and he is a recipient of the President's Associates Teaching Excellence Award.
His book Companions in Crime (Cambridge University Press, 2002) received the 2005 Michael J. Hindelang Award from the American Society of Criminology for "the most outstanding contribution to research in the field of Criminology." He was named a Fellow of the American Society of Criminology in 2012.
NIH Biosketch
SOC 325K •
Criminology
46190 •
Fall 2013
Meets
TTH 1100am-1230pm CLA 0.102
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UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
46195 •
Fall 2013
Meets
TTH 200pm-330pm CLA 0.102
show description
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45785 •
Spring 2013
Meets
TTH 1100am-1230pm CLA 0.102
show description
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45790 •
Spring 2013
Meets
TTH 200pm-330pm CLA 0.102
show description
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45565 •
Fall 2012
Meets
TTH 1100am-1230pm UTC 4.112
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Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45570 •
Fall 2012
Meets
TTH 200pm-330pm UTC 3.122
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45575 •
Spring 2012
Meets
TTH 930am-1100am UTC 4.110
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45580 •
Spring 2012
Meets
TTH 200pm-330pm UTC 3.132
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45395 •
Fall 2011
Meets
TTH 1100am-1230pm UTC 4.112
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45400 •
Fall 2011
Meets
TTH 200pm-330pm UTC 4.110
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final) Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
46125 •
Spring 2011
Meets
TTH 1100am-1230pm UTC 4.110
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final)
Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
46130 •
Spring 2011
Meets
TTH 200pm-330pm UTC 4.122
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final)
Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45545 •
Fall 2010
Meets
TTH 1100am-1230pm UTC 4.112
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final)
Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
SOC 325K •
Criminology
45550 •
Fall 2010
Meets
TTH 200pm-330pm UTC 4.110
show description
Prerequisites
UPPER-DIVISION STANDING REQUIRED. COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF SOCIOLOGY.
Course Description
An investigation into the nature of criminal events including, homicide, rape, robbery, property crimes and white-collar crimes. Also examines the US criminal justice system.
Grading Policy
Three tests (no final)
Occasional quizzes
Texts
Mark Warr, Companions in Crime, Cambridge University Press
Publications
Warr, Mark
2011 “The Social Side of Delinquent Behavior.” Pp. 226-245 in Feld, Barry, Donna Bishop (eds.), and Michael Tonry (series ed.), Oxford Handbook on Juvenile Crime and Juvenile Justice. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Warr, Mark
2010 “Peers and Delinquency.” Pp. 694-699 in Cullen, Frank T. and Pamela Wilcox, Encyclopedia of Criminological Theory. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
Warr, Mark
2009 “Safe at Home: The Transition from Public to Private Life in the United States, 1960-2000.”
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