Criminology: Explaining Crime and Its Context
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Main Author: Brown, Stephen E. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington Elsevier Science 2010
Edition:7th ed
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Online Access:FAW01
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This highly acclaimed criminology text presents an up-to-date review of rational choice theories, including deterrence, shaming and routine activities. It also incorporates current examples of deterrence research regarding domestic violence, drunk driving and capital punishment, and features thought-provoking discussion of the relativity of crime. The authors explore the crime problem, its context, and causes of crime. The organization of the text reflects the fact that the etiology of crime must be at the heart of criminology. It examines contemporary efforts to redefine crime by focusing on
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Physical Description:545 pages
ISBN:9781437778953
143777895X
9781422463321
142246332X

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