Dr. Robert Reiner

Professor

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Biography

Robert Reiner is an Emeritus Professor of Criminology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His extensive career encompasses significant contributions to the field of criminology, with a particular focus on the politics of policing. He has authored and edited several influential works, including 'Law Order: Honest Citizen’s Guide to Crime Control' and 'Social Democratic Criminology'. Reiner's research has explored the media's representation of crime and the impact of political economy on crime and criminal justice policies. He served as the President of the British Society of Criminology from 1993 to 1996 and as the Director of the LSE Mannheim Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice from 1995 to 1998. Reiner has published over 100 papers on criminological topics and has been actively involved in editorial roles for various academic journals. His work critically examines how neoliberal policies have reshaped crime and security, advocating for a return to social democratic principles in criminology.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2004-06-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, United Kingdom

Retired professor contributing to various research projects and academic writings.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.