Merchants in the motor city: an assessment of Arab and Chaldean business owners’ perceptions toward public officials and law enforcement

Detroit is known for its socio-economic problems and its high crime rates. These issues are harmful to the business community, however, little is known about business owners’ experiences and perceptions in high-crime environments. This qualitative study examines the challenges facing business owners...

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Main Author: Chrichlow, Vaughn J. (Author)
Contributors: McGarrell, Edmund F.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2016
In: Criminology, criminal justice, law & society
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