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Criminology: A Very Short Introduction

Paperback • 2018 • English

Criminology: A Very Short Introduction

By Tim Newburn

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About the book

Crime is big news. From murder to theft to drug gangs, crime and criminal justice affect the lives of millions of people worldwide. Hardly surprisingly, crime has been pushed high up the public policy agenda across the world. But how can we measure crime, or evaluate the effectiveness of preventative measures? Does the threat of prison reduce someone's likelihood of reoffending, or would rehabilitation be more constructive?In this Very Short Introduction Tim Newburn considers how we can study tr...Show more

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9780199643257

Published year

2018

Language

English

Original title

Criminology: A Very Short Introduction

Format

Paperback

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