Direct engagement and the search for hidden gems

The name Ned Polsky is likely to resonate only with two notably niche groups. The first is comprised of serious students of sociology. The second is comprised of serious students of pool. Polsky was an American academic who firmly believed the best way to advance the sub-discipline of criminology was to spend time with criminals. Crucially, unlike his peers, he did so before offenders were apprehended rather than once they were safely behind bars. By genuinely immersing himself in the environment on which his research centred, Polsky was able to produce uniquely revealing findings. Hi...