Is Criminology a Policy Science

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The question posed in the title is discussed in view of selected evidence from the criminological literature. Criminology's status as a policy science, based largely on the ability of the discipline to present coherent, empirically-based recommendations for the reduction of crime, is evaluated....

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Authors: Geis, Gilbert (Author) ; Meier, Robert F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 1977
In:Year: 1977
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Summary:The question posed in the title is discussed in view of selected evidence from the criminological literature. Criminology's status as a policy science, based largely on the ability of the discipline to present coherent, empirically-based recommendations for the reduction of crime, is evaluated. The review leads to disappointing conclusions with respect to the usefulness to policymakers of the present knowledge base in criminology