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Criminology : explaining crime and its context /

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Brown, Stephen Eugene, 1951-
Otros Autores: Esbensen, Finn-Aage, Geis, Gilbert
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2013.
Edición:8th ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Notas:Originally published: Anderson Publishing, 2013.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781317523062
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