Joshua R. Klein

Dr. Joshua R. Klein is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Iona University, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs. His research examines cultural and attitudinal dimensions of criminal justice, with special emphasis on state crime, corporate crime, and violence. Prior to academia, he conducted survey research for organizations including the Public Agenda Foundation, CUNY's Center for Jewish Studies, Publishers Clearing House, and Audits and Surveys Worldwide. He currently consults with community organizations.

Education:

• Ph.D., Sociology, The City University of New York
• M.S., Sociology, The City University of New York
• B.A., Social Science, Hampshire College

His research explores the intersections of criminology with war, media, and power structures, analyzing cultural narratives surrounding state violence, corporate misconduct, and war legitimacy. Key themes include public opinion formation, media representations of human rights, and theoretical frameworks for understanding collective violence.

Klein's scholarly publications (2005-2018) demonstrate consistent focus on cultural criminology of war, state-corporate crime, and media's role in shaping perceptions of violence. His work employs critical theoretical frameworks to analyze institutional power dynamics and has appeared in journals spanning criminology, sociology, and media studies.