Dr. David Garland

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Biography

David Garland is widely considered one of the world's leading scholars on crime and punishment, holding the Arthur T. Vanderbilt Professorship of Law at New York University School of Law and also serving as a Professor of Sociology in NYU’s Department of Sociology. He is the author of several award-winning books, including 'Punishment and Welfare: A History of Penal Strategies,' 'Punishment in Modern Society: A Study in Social Theory,' and 'Culture of Control: Crime and Social Order in Contemporary Society.' His research focuses on the historical and sociological dimensions of punishment, criminal justice, and social theories of the welfare state. Garland has received numerous accolades, including elected fellowships in esteemed societies such as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. He has held visiting professorships and fellowships at prestigious institutions, and his latest publication, due in Fall 2025, is titled 'Law and Order Leviathan: America’s Extraordinary Regime of Policing and Punishment.'

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.