First published in 1989, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of the victims of crime and the way in which they are treated in society generally, and in the criminal justice process in particular. The study of victims of crime is important to academics, the wider community of policy initiation and implementation, and to the political arena. Sandra Walklate examines the nature of this interest, and the contributions of victim-related research and criminal victimization surveys, in order to be able to provide the reader with a critical assessment of the issues involved....
First published in 1989, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of the victims of crime and the way in which they are treated in...
A critical review and analysis of the political, construction, mediation and regulation of terrorism since the events of 9/11, focusing on the processes, responses and practices in the United States and the United Kingdom. It explores the way in which modes of risk assessment and management have sought to horizon scan and imagine worst case scenarios, unpack notable examples of the 'preventative turn' that have been commonplace in securitization post 9/11 and demonstrate the problems and issues that have arisen as a result of pre-emptive methods of security management.
A critical review and analysis of the political, construction, mediation and regulation of terrorism since the events of 9/11, focusing on the process...
The study of victims of crime is a central concern for criminologists around the world. In recent years, some victimologists have become increasingly engaged in positivist debates on the differences between victims and non-victims, how these differences can be measured and what could be done to improve the victims' experience of the criminal justice system. Written by experts in the field, this book embraces a much wider understanding of social harms and asks which victims' voices are heard and why.
McGarry and Walklate break new ground with this innovative and accessible book; it...
The study of victims of crime is a central concern for criminologists around the world. In recent years, some victimologists have become increasing...
The study of victims of crime is a central concern for criminologists around the world. In recent years, some victimologists have become increasingly engaged in positivist debates on the differences between victims and non-victims, how these differences can be measured and what could be done to improve the victims' experience of the criminal justice system. Written by experts in the field, this book embraces a much wider understanding of social harms and asks which victims' voices are heard and why. McGarry and Walklate break new ground with this innovative and accessible book; it...
The study of victims of crime is a central concern for criminologists around the world. In recent years, some victimologists have become increasing...
