Social order and the fear of crime in contemporary times /

The fear of crime has been recognized as an important social problem in its own right, with a significant number of citizens in many countries concerned about crime. In this book, the authors critically review the main findings from over 35 years of research into attitudes to crime, highlighting gro...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Farrall, Stephen
Weitere Verfasser:
Jackson, Jonathan, Gray, Emily
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Zusammenfassung:
The fear of crime has been recognized as an important social problem in its own right, with a significant number of citizens in many countries concerned about crime. In this book, the authors critically review the main findings from over 35 years of research into attitudes to crime, highlighting groups who have the greatest concerns.
Umfang:
1 online resource (xviii, 319 p. )
Anmerkungen:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Schriftenreihe:
Clarendon studies in criminology
ISBN:
0-19-170119-X
Schlagworte:
Fear of crime.
Crime > Sociological aspects.
Sociological jurisprudence.
Social psychology.
Fear of crime > Sociological aspects.
Crime.
Social Welfare & Social Work
Social Sciences
Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency
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