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The world of crime : breaking the silence on problems of security, justice, and development across the world /
Adopting an international focus, the author seeks to break the 'conspiracy of silence' he believes exists regarding crime and justice problems. The book analyses the macro-causes of crime and looks at the impact of crime on individuals and societies.
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Los Angeles :
Sage Publications,
©2008.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- The need for better crime diagnostics
- Mismeasuring crime : a technical note with far-reaching implications
- The burden of property crime
- Patterns of violent crime
- Determinants of common crimes
- Global trends and regional profiles
- Assessing organized crime
- Other global security threats : corruption, terrorism, and cybercrime
- Law enforcement, crime prevention, and victim assistance
- Courts and sentencing
- Corrections : a global perspective
- Security, rule of law, and sustainable development
- Crime and justice : the need for global reform.