Biography

Dr. Richard Featherstone is Assistant Professor of Criminology and Sociology at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He received his Ph.D. in sociology specializing in law and society from Purdue University. His research explores the relationship between religious participation and crime. Dr. Featherstone has published articles discussing such topics as Robert Merton's theory of anomie, Midwest policing, and the sexual ethics of young Catholics.