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Rick Matthews is a Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, serving as Chair of the Sociology Department and Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Carthage College. He joined the faculty in 2002.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science from Northern Michigan University
- Master of Arts in Sociology from Western Michigan University
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from Western Michigan University
His research focuses on criminology, particularly state and corporate crime. He examines how state agencies and corporations engage in criminal activities, with notable case studies including corporate roles in the Holocaust, regulatory failures leading to the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and deregulation contributing to the ValuJet Flight 592 crash. His work bridges historical and contemporary issues in criminology, emphasizing systemic accountability and regulatory policy.
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