Ruth D. Peterson, sociologist. Fellow: American Society Criminology (vice president 1999—2000, Herbert Bloch award 1995); member: American Sociological Association.
Education
Bachelor, Cleveland State University, 1969. Master of Arts, Cleveland State University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1993.
Career
Assistant professor University Iowa, 1982—1985, Ohio State University, 1985—1989, associate professor, 1989—1996, professor, since 1996, director Criminal Justice Research Center, since 1999. Member editorial board Race and Society, 1998—2002.
Membership
Fellow: American Society Criminology (vice president 1999—2000, Herbert Bloch award 1995). Member: American Sociological Association.