Space, time, and crime

"This book provides a basic overview of the more popular theories that have been used to explain the concentration of crime in certain places and times. Each theory is carefully and clearly developed from its historical roots to contemporary applications, with solid research cited throughout th...

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Main Author: Hart, Timothy C. (Author)
Contributors: Lersch, Kim Michelle ; Chataway, Michael
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Durham, North Carolina Carolina Academic Press [2020]
In:Year: 2020
Edition:Fifth edition
Online Access: Table of Contents
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Keywords:
Crime > Sociological aspects
Crime > United States
Crime Prevention
Crime analysis > United States
Criminology
Kriminalgeografie > Kriminalsoziologie
Spatial behavior
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Summary:"This book provides a basic overview of the more popular theories that have been used to explain the concentration of crime in certain places and times. Each theory is carefully and clearly developed from its historical roots to contemporary applications, with solid research cited throughout the discussions. The reader is then moved from theory into practice, where a summary and critique of a number of various theoretically-driven practical policy applications are presented. The basic elements of crime analysis and crime mapping, both very popular crime fighting tools for police agencies and place managers, are presented. Finally, the book closes with a strong Marxist-based critique of the various theories, policies, and tools, leaving the reader with some troubling questions to ponder"--
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 391-418
Kim Michelle Lersch appears as the first named author on earlier editions
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xvi, 424 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten 23 cm
ISBN:9781531015404