Isbn: 9780195110654 - crime is not the problem: lethal violence in america (studies in crime and public policy) (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This work has three main aims: the first is to show that what separates the USA from other countries is not crime rates but lethal violence. Crimes like burglary and theft are a part of modern urban life worldwide, whereas shootings and stabbings are not - they are particularly American. Why is this so? Secondly, the book seeks to clarify the causes of violence by looking at the proximate causes of deadly violence - guns, violence in the media, drugs and the tradition of lethal violence are all examined. The concluding section of the book concerns the prevention of lethal violence as a priority issue. The authors discuss a range of anti-violence alternatives from change in the criminal law to social, physical, and environmental factors and social values and attitudes.…

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Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Dust jacket has light scratches/marks and outer edges have minor scuffs. Reading content is in like new condition.

Zustand: very good. New York & Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1997, Hardcover. Dustjacket. xii, 272 p : ill : tabs. Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-259) and index. Studies in crime and public policy Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780195110654. Keywords : RECHT, criminal law.