Garofalo was born in New Jersey in 1952. He received his BA in sociology from Rutgers University in 1974 and his MA in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. He then earned his PhD in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980.
After graduating from college, Garofalo taught at several universities, including the University of Maryland, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Minnesota. He joined the faculty of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2000.
Garofalo's research focuses on the causes of crime, criminal behavior, and criminal justice policy. He has written extensively on topics such as the death penalty, gun control, and juvenile delinquency. He is also the author of several books, including "The Criminology of Crime" (2007), "Juvenile Justice" (2011), and "Guns and Crime" (2015).
In addition to his research and writing, Garofalo has been involved in public service. He has served as a consultant to the United States Department of Justice, the National Institute of Justice, and the Nevada State Legislature. He has also testified before Congress on several occasions.
Garofalo is a Fellow of the American Society of Criminology and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He is also a member of the International Society of Criminology and the American Sociological Association.
Here is a more detailed timeline of James Garofalo's life and career:
* 1952: Born in New Jersey
* 1974: Receives BA in sociology from Rutgers University
* 1976: Receives MA in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin
* 1980: Receives PhD in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania
* 1980-1985: Teaches at the University of Maryland
* 1985-1990: Teaches at the University of Pennsylvania
* 1990-2000: Teaches at the University of Minnesota
* 2000-present: Teaches at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Garofalo is a prolific scholar and has published numerous articles and books on criminology and criminal justice. His work has been widely cited by other scholars and has had a significant impact on the field of criminology.