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Patricia Turning, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of History and Chair of the Department at Albright College. Her research focuses on Crime and Punishment, the Middle Ages, Medieval France, and Gender Studies. She holds degrees from The University of Akron (B.A., M.A.) and The University of California, Davis (Ph.D.).
Dr. Turning’s scholarly work examines medieval legal and social systems, particularly in southern France. Key publications include her book Municipal Officials, Their Public and the Negotiation of Justice in Medieval Languedoc (2012) and articles analyzing gendered aspects of justice, prison administration, and urban governance. Her courses cover medieval history, gender studies, and topics like Medieval Prisons and Violence in pre-modern societies.
Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to medieval legal culture, with a focus on how power structures, gender roles, and institutional frameworks shaped medieval justice systems. She has no listed awards but maintains an active publication record in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes.
