Dr. Ferrell discusses his research, trends, and its impact on the consumer.

Educational Background

• Ph.D. 1982 University of Texas at Austin
• M.A. 1977 University of Texas at Austin
• B.S. 1975 Southern Methodist University

Awards

• Beto Chair Lecturer, Sam Houston State University, April 2005.
• Numerous teaching awards, presented by various student groups and organizations, 1985 - 2005.
• Nomination for the ACJS Outstanding Book Award (for Tearing Down the Streets), 2001.
• Critical Criminologist of the Year, presented by the Critical Criminology Division of the American Society of Criminology, 1998.
• Finalist, Michael J. Hindelang Award, presented by the American Society of Criminology for the Most Outstanding Contribution to Criminology (for Cultural Criminology), 1996.
• Visiting Scholar, California State University, San Bernardino, Spring 1996.
• Southwestern Sociological Association Distinguished Paper Award, 1994.
• Dissertation Research Award, University of Texas at Austin, Spring 1980.
• Dissertation Research Award, University of Texas at Austin, Fall 1979.
• Dissertation Research Award, University of Texas at Austin, Summer 1979.
• Walter T. Watson Prize in Sociology, Southern Methodist University, 1975.