Research Interests
Emotions, Deviance, Human rights, Policing and Law Enforcement, Power, Structural Violence, Urban Sociology

Biography

Dr. Peter Marina, a sociologist and criminologist, holds a Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research in Manhattan. His book publications include Human Rights Policing: Reimagining Law Enforcement in the 21st Century (Routledge Press, 2022) and Down and Out in New Orleans: Transgressive Living in the Informal Economy (Columbia University Press, 2017), among other books and articles. Marina’s scholarly endeavors focus on exploring new and emergent forms of transgression within our complex late-modern social world. His approach to sociology and criminology integrates the dialectic of history and biography, enabling him to engage with a diverse array of social groups worldwide. From inner-city youths and street performers to urban occultists and marginalized urban dwellers, Marina’s research spans a broad spectrum of cultural and social contexts. With a keen eye for the intricacies of human behavior, Marina delves into the lives of individuals on society’s fringes, seeking to unravel the complexities of experiences and interactions. His work delves into the lives of religiously inspired inner-city residents, urban occultists, and even law enforcement officers, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of power, resistance, and social control in contemporary urban environments. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Marina endeavors to bridge the gap between empirical observation and theoretical understanding, shedding light on the ever-evolving landscape of modern society. His scholarly pursuits reflect a deep commitment to understanding and contextualizing the complexities of human existence in an era marked by rapid change and social transformation.

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