Criminology School in Bialystok (Poland) Achievements and New Direction in Criminological Research

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract

This session include four papers, mainly:

1) Introduction and some information about Criminology School in Bialystok (Poland)- E.W. Plywaczewski, University of Bialystok

2) Summary of research project regarding actions for safety of the blind and partially sighted people in road traffic and achievements of Young Criminologist of Criminology School in Bialystok (Poland)- E.M Guzik-Makaruk, (head of the project), E. Truskolaska, University of Bialystok

3) Experience about Criminology School in Bialystok (Poland) and Polish – USA scientific ties over the years – S. George Vincentnathan, Uniwersytet Texas Pan American

4) Teaching Criminology in a Globalized Community: Experiences from Poland - C. Eskridge, University of Nebraska

Sub Unit

• Area XI. Expanded Perspectives on Criminology / 56. Global Perspectives

Individual Presentations

• Introduction and Some Information about Criminology School in Bialystok (Poland) - Emil Walenty Plywaczewski, University of Bialystok

• Summary of Research Regarding Actions for Safety of the Blind and Partially Sighted People in Road Traffic and Achievements of Young Criminologists - Ewa Monika Guzik-Makaruk, University of Bialystok; Emilia Magdalena Truskolaska, University of Bialystok

• Experience about Criminology School in Bialystok (Poland) and Polish – USA scientific ties over the years - George S. Vincentnathan, University Texas Pan American

• Teaching Criminology in a Globalized Community: Experiences from Poland - Chris Eskridge, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Chair

• Emil Walenty Plywaczewski, University of Bialystok

Discussant

• Maria Haberfeld, The Graduate Center, John Jay College / CUNY