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An impressive array of experts contribute essays to this volume that describes the state of our knowledge in three broad areas: crime and the criminal, the social context of crime, and crime control strategies. Wilson and Petersilia chose to focus on crimes that, according to the editors, the "...

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Published in:Public Choice (1986-1998) 1997, Vol.93 (1-2), p.202
Main Author: Rasmussen, David W
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Community
Crime prevention
Criminal sentences
Evidence
Firearm laws & regulations
Interest groups
Legislators
Political economy
Politics
Public policy
Public safety
Robbery
Scandals
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Summary:An impressive array of experts contribute essays to this volume that describes the state of our knowledge in three broad areas: crime and the criminal, the social context of crime, and crime control strategies. Wilson and Petersilia chose to focus on crimes that, according to the editors, the "average person thinks of as predatory or street crime -- muggings, murders, assaults, rapes, robberies, burglaries, and other thefts". Major crime areas such as white collar crime, organized crime, and public corruption are not discussed and drug offenses are covered only to the extent that they are related to crimes against...
ISSN:0048-5829
1573-7101