Social order and the fear of crime in contemporary times / [electronic resource]
Farrall, Stephen.
Jackson, Jonathan,1974-
Gray, Emily.
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2009.
The fear of crime has been recognized as an important social problem in its own right, with a significant number of citizens in many countries concerned about crime. In this book, the authors critically review the main findings from over 35 years of research into attitudes to crime, highlighting groups who have the greatest concerns.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The fear of crime has been recognized as an important social problem in its own right, with a significant number of citizens in many countries concerned about crime. In this book, the authors critically review the main findings from over 35 years of research into attitudes to crime, highlighting groups who have the greatest concerns.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Description based on print version record.
Fear of crime.
Crime
Sociological jurisprudence.
Social psychology.
Fear of crime
Crime
Sociological jurisprudence
Social psychology
Social Welfare & Social Work
Social Sciences
Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency