Dr. Ralph Weisheit

Criminal Justice Sciences - Distinguished Professor

Contact Information:

Phone:

(309) 438-3849

Email:

Office Hours:

Office:

SCH E 430

Visit Dr. Ralph Weisheit's Website:

Website:

http://www.ilstu.edu/~raweish/

Degree Information:

• Ph. D. Sociology, Washington State University

Research Interests:

Alcohol and Crime, Women and Crime, Evaluative Research, and Rural Crime

Profile:

Dr. Ralph A. Weisheit is a Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice.   He received his PhD in Sociology from Washington State University.  He is the author of 7 books, 40 journal articles, and has contributed more than 10 chapters to edited books.  Dr. Weisheit has appeared on the news programs 60 Minutes, and in the PBS documentary series Frontline.  His most recent book,  Pursuing Justice, is co-authored with Dr. Frank Morn.  His current research interests include rural methamphetamine production and issues of global justice.