"Criminology Turns Common Sense Upside Down"... Dong-A University Professor Kwanghyun Ra Publishes Liberal Arts Book

From Crime Phenomena in Korean Society
to Issues of Climate Change and Areas Densely Populated by Foreigners

Dong-A University (President Lee Haewoo) announced on August 14 that Professor Kwanghyun Ra of the Department of Police Science has published a liberal arts book titled "Liberal Criminology That Turns Common Sense Upside Down," aiming to popularize criminology.

This book provides easy-to-understand explanations of the concepts, phenomena, causes, and countermeasures of criminology, reflecting the Korean context and research findings.

It covers topics designed to spark the curiosity of the general public, such as homicide crimes, the relationship between climate change and crime, and crime issues in areas densely populated by foreigners. The book is structured to be accessible to a wide audience, from middle and high school students aspiring to become police officers to adults interested in crime-related issues.

Professor Ra stated, "I aimed to create a liberal arts book on criminology that anyone can easily read, using plain language and engaging topics." He completed his doctoral studies in criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina in the United States and joined Dong-A University in 2020. He continues to conduct research in various fields, including police innovation and autonomous policing.

Professor Ra has served as an editorial board member of the Korean Society of Criminology and as Chair of International Cooperation at the Korean Association for Public Security Administration, receiving numerous academic awards and letters of appreciation.

Professor Kwanghyun Ra of Dong-A University Department of Police Science Cover of Liberal Criminology That Turns Common Sense Upside Down.

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