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Barry Lam and his book "Fewer Rules; Better People"

Antidote to criminal system? 'Fewer rules, better people'

In his first book, UC Riverside Professor of Philosophy Barry Lam broaches widespread criminalization and argues to return decision-making power to “the street level.” “The proliferation of rules and mandates is making us dumber, less moral, more deceptive, and less able to govern important institutions,” Lam argues in “ Fewer...

By J.D. Mathes | April 25, 2025 | Social Science / Education
prison yoga

Author revisits lessons of prison yoga

The narrative surrounding the virtues of yoga instruction inside prisons is incomplete, according to a UC Riverside professor who taught yoga in prisons for several years and has written a book about the experience. “There is a false narrative, which is ‘if you improve yourself, you won’t get incarcerated,’” said...

By John Warren | November 22, 2022 | Social Science / Education

Resources to better understand race, racism, and policing

Read, watch, and listen to these 60-plus recommendations from UCR faculty and staff members

By UCR News | June 9, 2020 | University
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