Fear of crime in the United States: causes, consequences and contradictions

The current state of fear of crime in America : a broad overview -- Reviewing the fear of crime literature : what has been learned from 45 years of research? -- Measuring fear of crime over the years : sundry methods muddle the validity -- Gender : the most consistent predictor of fear of crime -- H...

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Contributors: Lane, Jodi (Other) ; Lane, Jodi 1967-
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Durham, North Carolina Carolina Academic Press [2014]
In:Year: 2014
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Summary:The current state of fear of crime in America : a broad overview -- Reviewing the fear of crime literature : what has been learned from 45 years of research? -- Measuring fear of crime over the years : sundry methods muddle the validity -- Gender : the most consistent predictor of fear of crime -- How and why age, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status contribute to fear of crime -- The influence of contextual predictors on fear of crime : personal experience, indirect victimization, and community -- Consequences of fear of crime : physical, psychological, behavioral, and social effects -- Tying the findings together : suggestions for policy and future research on fear of crime
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Physical Description:XIV, 272 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:9781611630664