Dimensions of crime as a social problem

"While most edited books about crime typically concentrate on a particular dimension of it-the police, the court system, or the theories of crime, this book is unique in that it connects a specific problem like crime to a larger set of social problems in American society. Thus, by understanding...

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Otros Autores: Bell, Keith J. (Editor) ; McNamara, Robert Hartmann 1960- (Editor)
Tipo de documento: Print Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Durham, North Carolina Carolina Academic Press [2020]
En:Año: 2020
Edición:Second edition
Acceso en línea: Índice
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Sumario:"While most edited books about crime typically concentrate on a particular dimension of it-the police, the court system, or the theories of crime, this book is unique in that it connects a specific problem like crime to a larger set of social problems in American society. Thus, by understanding the challenges presented by poverty, racism, inadequate education, gender, and other issues, one gains a greater understanding of the interplay between these problems as well as how they influence and are influenced by the nature of crime. This book draws on a number of researchers who have examined these relationships and offer students invaluable insight into the complexities of the problems facing society"--
Notas:1. Auflage herausgegeben von Robert Hartmann McNamara
Includes index
Descripción Física:xv, 311 Seiten
ISBN:9781531016500