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Temple Studies in Criminalization, History, and Society is book series that takes a multidisciplinary approach to explore #crime and the consequences of #criminalization in history. Published by Temple University Press. Edited by Baris Cayli Messina
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Hello Bluesky! Temple Studies in Criminalization, History, and Society is here. Check out our website:
www.templestudieschs.com

If you have an idea about writing a book on crime and criminalization, let us know!
Criminalisation | Temple Studies In Criminalisation, History, And Society
Book series on Criminalization, History, and Society, Temple University Press, edited by Baris Cayli Messina
www.templestudieschs.com
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CORPORATE ORDER OF THE FASCIST STATE-A 1931 poster showing the structure of Italy's government and corporate statist economy.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Tomorrow in the Charles Library event space, Edward Epstein will present his book, RACE, REAL ESTATE, AND EDUCATION. There's still time to sign up to attend in person or online. Register here:
library.temple.edu/events/2063
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Celebrating Juneteenth with our NAACP Image Award-winning book, ENVISIONING EMANCIPATION, by Deborah Willis and Barbara Krauthamer, which illustrates what freedom looked like for black Americans in the Civil War era.
June 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Just published! FOUNDATIONS OF BLACK EPISTEMOLOGY: KNOWLEDGE DISCOURSE IN AFRICANA PHILOSOPHY, by Adebayo Oluwayomi, engages with epistemological questions concerning the object and subject knowledge from the black philosophical perspective. tupress.temple.edu/books/founda...
July 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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New Book Annoucement! AMERICAN CORRUPTION TALK: A POLITICAL ETYMOLOGY, by Robert G. Boatright and Molly Brigid McGrath, explores differences in how Americans have deployed corruption talk throughout the nation’s history.
July 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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New Book Announcement! COUTERFEITED IN CHINA: THE OPERATIONS OF ILLICIT BUSINESSES, by Ko-lin Chin, dispels the many myths of an illegal industry through face-to-face interviews with luxury good counterfeiters in Guangzhou, China.
August 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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More than 1 in 5 people are jailed multiple times a year

There is no "safe" way to jail a person – even a single day in jail has devastating effects. And people who are jailed multiple times a year inevitably face exacerbated consequences of incarceration:
July 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Honoring the MLK today with our publication THE AFRICAN AMERICAN JEREMIAD, by David Howard-Pitney. This revised and expanded edition demonstrates that the African American jeremiad is still vibrant, serving as a barometer of faith in America's perfectibility and hope for social justice.
January 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Today at 4pm at Sankofa Books, Marilyn Mobley discusses TONI MORRISON AND THE GEOPOETICS OF PLACE, RACE, AND BE/LONGING.
February 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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I wrote for @polrightsrev.bsky.social on how power structures and economic interests fuel #EnvironmentalInjustice

The #ecologicalcrisis isn’t just about rising temperatures. It is about who profits, who suffers, and how systemic inequalities threaten us all.

#AcademicSky
Prof. Baris Cayli Messina @bariscaylimessina.com explores how power and economic interests drive environmental injustice, endangering global stability. A crucial read on ecological crisis and security. Read it in English, French, or Spanish. #ClimateCrisis
A World on Edge: Environmental Injustice Threatens Us All
Environmental injustice amplifies climate crises, burdening vulnerable communities while profits are prioritized. Urgent action is needed.
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January 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Prof. Baris Cayli Messina @bariscaylimessina.com explores how power and economic interests drive environmental injustice, endangering global stability. A crucial read on ecological crisis and security. Read it in English, French, or Spanish. #ClimateCrisis
A World on Edge: Environmental Injustice Threatens Us All
Environmental injustice amplifies climate crises, burdening vulnerable communities while profits are prioritized. Urgent action is needed.
buff.ly
January 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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A public speaking course with both traditional and incarcerated students reminded me of what it’s like to be a normal member of society.
This Prison Class Made Me Feel Human Again
I no longer felt like an “inmate.”
prisonjournalismproject.org
January 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Prof. Baris Cayli Messina ( @bariscaylimessina.com ) reflects on the importance of clear writing to bridge academia with the public. He emphasizes the ethical duty of scholars to communicate research effectively, using clarity to inspire change and engage broader audiences.
From Ivory Tower to Public Square: Why Writing Clearly Matters
Writing clearly creates a pathway for academics to step out of the ivory tower and engage meaningfully in the public square where ideas can inspire change and
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January 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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I wrote for Politics and Rights Review
@polrightsrev.bsky.social

"From Ivory Tower to Public Square: Why #Writing Clearly Matters"

You'll read some personal reflections from me on #academicprose and its challenges

#AcademicSky #WritingMatters

politicsrights.com/ivory-tower-...
From Ivory Tower to Public Square: Why Writing Clearly Matters
Writing clearly creates a pathway for academics to step out of the ivory tower and engage meaningfully in the public square where ideas can inspire change and
politicsrights.com
January 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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"Days were short, and so were moments in the sunlight; the nights were so cold I slept in three layers of clothing and cradled pop bottles filled with hot water just to keep warm long enough to fall asleep."
They Sent Me a Pile of Christmas Cards. I Shared Them With My Whole Prison.
As the festive images and heartfelt messages spread, so too did a sense of peace.
prisonjournalismproject.org
December 20, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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Wishing all our readers Happy Holidays.
December 20, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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"We share the same fight:" Gisèle Pelicot pays tribute to #victims of #sexualabuse, speaking outside court following mass #rape trial verdicts
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Pelicot mass rape trial: Ex-husband handed 20-year sentence in mass rape trial | CNN
Dominique Pelicot has been found guilty in a mass rape trial that has stunned France. He was handed a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping, and enlisting strangers to abuse his...
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December 19, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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North Carolina - Officer fired, charged for giving contraband phone to Rockingham County inmate abc45.com/news/local/o...
Officer fired, charged for giving contraband phone to Rockingham County inmate
Dating back to December 5, Rockingham County Sheriff's detectives began investigating how an illegal cell phone came into the detention facility.Deputies say th
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December 18, 2024 at 9:43 PM
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"If I ever get out of prison, I hope I can earn a place in [my son's] life. And I hope that together we will break the generational curse that I was unable to break on my own."
I’m a Father Serving Life in a California Prison
I lost the care and guidance of my father. Now my son has experienced a similar loss as I live behind bars. How do I be a good father now?
prisonjournalismproject.org
December 18, 2024 at 10:31 PM
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My recent book, INTRODUCTION TO CONVICT CRIMINOLOGY (2024), is now available from Bristol University Press at a 50% discount using the code BUP11. Offer valid until November 30, 2024. #ConvictCriminology #corrections #criticalcriminology #incarceration #penology #prisons #prisonerrentry
November 19, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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A terrific review of David Grzybowski's THE BIG STORY in the Broad Street Review "[A]n absolute must for anyone who lived through the events covered and watched the local coverage of it on TV.... The Big Story is an outstanding and very entertaining." www.broadstreetreview.com/reviews/the-...
The Big Story: The Oral History of Philadelphia TV News, by David…
From Papal visits to sports championships to a blizzard thatnever was, a new book takes us inside 50 juicy, surprising years of Philly TVnews in the words…
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December 17, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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Temple University Press staff members offer the books they want to give and read this holiday season. Check out our annual Holiday Give and Get!
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What is on YOUR reading list?
Temple University Press’ Annual Holiday Give and Get
This week in North Philly Notes, the staff at Temple University Press close out 2024 by suggesting the Temple University Press books they would give along with some non-Temple Univer…
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December 18, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Hello Bluesky! Temple Studies in Criminalization, History, and Society is here. Check out our website:
www.templestudieschs.com

If you have an idea about writing a book on crime and criminalization, let us know!
Criminalisation | Temple Studies In Criminalisation, History, And Society
Book series on Criminalization, History, and Society, Temple University Press, edited by Baris Cayli Messina
www.templestudieschs.com
December 18, 2024 at 5:06 PM