Crime, punishment, and the elderly: Japan and beyond

"Hosoi, Tatsuno and Pratt examine the realities, problems and backgrounds of crimes committed by elderly people in both Japan and international perspectives. Japan's aging population is a commonly known issue globally, and the world looks to Japan to understand the issues that other nation...

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Contributors: Hosoi, Yōko 1942- (Editor) ; Tatsuno, Bunri 1961- (Editor) ; Pratt, John 1949- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon New York, NY Routledge 2024
In:Year: 2024
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Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Hosoi, Yoko: Crime, punishment, and the elderly. - New York : Routledge, 2024. - 9781032669519
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Summary:"Hosoi, Tatsuno and Pratt examine the realities, problems and backgrounds of crimes committed by elderly people in both Japan and international perspectives. Japan's aging population is a commonly known issue globally, and the world looks to Japan to understand the issues that other nations may experience in the future. One such aspect is an increase in crimes committed by the elderly. According to the National Police Agency in Japan, the proportion of elders arrested for committing theft has doubled over the past 10 years. The chapters in this volume look to answer questions around the reason for elder crime, the types of crime and punishment that exists in this cohort of society and how this increasingly large problem in society can be managed. This book offers important insights into the societal issues and potential solutions for aging societies around the world. It will be a valuable research reference for scholars of mental health, criminology, population studies and Asian studies"--
Physical Description:xiii, 262 Seiten
ISBN:9781032669489
9781032669472