Cambio social, criminalidad y control del crimen en Margarita, 1960-1986
By: Luis A. Bravo Dávila.
Series: Colección Estudios; Colección Estudios (Universidad Central de Venezuela. Consejo de Desarrollo Científico y Humanístico).
Publisher: Universidad Central de Venezuela, Consejo de Desarrollo Científico y Humanístico
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Caracas
Language: spa
Number of pages: 361
Subjects: Crime -- Venezuela -- Margarita Island.; Crime prevention -- Venezuela -- Margarita Island.; Social change -- Venezuela -- Margarita Island.
Description: "Historical case study of Venezuelan Caribbean island of Margarita focuses on period 1960-86, 11 years previous to and 5 years following the year when island became a free trade zone. Charts demographic, economic, political, urban, and legal changes. Presents critical examination of official crime statistics, the criminal justice system, and the underground economy"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-351).
A revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Universidad de Montreal, 1991.