A set of chapters prepared by leading figures currently engaged in the study of homicide. Each chapter provides a review and summary of research literatures that deal with social theories of homicide, methodological problems in the study of homicide research among specific groups, and public policy reactions designed to prevent homicide.
A set of chapters prepared by leading figures currently engaged in the study of homicide. Each chapter provides a review and summary of research liter...
An introduction summarizes the social theories of homicide and the methodological issues in the study of homicide. This accessible volume then focuses on specific types of homicides including: mass and serial murders, homicides by youth, gang homicides, domestic homicides, homicides by female offenders, and alcohol/drug related homicides.
An introduction summarizes the social theories of homicide and the methodological issues in the study of homicide. This accessible volume then focuses...
Over the past decade and a half, girls' involvement in the juvenile justice system has increased. Yet the topic remains under-studied among criminologists. "The Delinquent Girl" is a 'state-of-the-field' evaluation that identifies and analyzes girls who become delinquent, the kinds of crimes they commit and the reasons they commit them. The distinguished academics and practitioners who contributed to this volume provide an overview of the research on girls' delinquency, discuss policy implications and point to areas where further research is critically needed. The book begins with an...
Over the past decade and a half, girls' involvement in the juvenile justice system has increased. Yet the topic remains under-studied among criminolog...
Brings together theoretical and empirical papers prepared by noted researchers and theoreticians. The first part includes chapters by criminological theorists who apply their theory of crime particularly to violence. The second part contains chapters by researchers who look at the substantive area of their expertise through the lens of theories of violence. Each chapter is original and was written specifically for this book.
Brings together theoretical and empirical papers prepared by noted researchers and theoreticians. The first part includes chapters by criminological t...
Margaret A. Zahn Henry H. Brownstein Shelly L. Jackson
Brings together theoretical and empirical papers prepared by noted researchers and theoreticians. The first part includes chapters by criminological theorists who apply their theory of crime particularly to violence. The second part contains chapters by researchers who look at the substantive area of their expertise through the lens of theories of violence. Each chapter is original and was written specifically for this book.
Brings together theoretical and empirical papers prepared by noted researchers and theoreticians. The first part includes chapters by criminological t...
