An edition of The roots of danger (2008)

The roots of danger

violent crime in global perspective

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The roots of danger

violent crime in global perspective

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Prentice Hall
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Subjects

Violent crimes, Criminology, Social Science / Criminology, Social Science, Sociology, Social problems, Sociological aspects, Crime, Crime, sociological aspects

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Cover of: Roots of Danger
Roots of Danger: Violent Crime in Global Perspective
2016, Oxford University Press, Incorporated, Oxford University Press
in English
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The roots of danger: violent crime in global perspective
2009, Prentice Hall
in English
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Cover of: Social Roots of Crime
Social Roots of Crime: Why Some Societies are More Violent Than Others (Prentice Hall Masters Series in Criminology)
May 11, 2008, Prentice Hall
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Table of Contents

Introduction: violence as a social issue
Dimensions. A. Measuring violence. B. An unequal world of violence
Explanations. Explanations that don't work. A. Genes. B. Leniency. C. Diversity. Prosperity
Explanations that work. A. Inequality. B. Marginal work. C. Weak social supports. D. Strained families. E. Harsh and ineffective justice systems. F. Easy availability of guns
Conclusion: the two futures of violence.

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Upper Saddle River, N.J

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
364.15
Library of Congress
HV6493 .C87 2009

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Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

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OL19288191M
ISBN 10
0132277514
ISBN 13
9780132277518
LCCN
2008036029
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6093408

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