Criminal violence : pattern, causes, and prevention / Marc Riedel, Wayne N. Welsh.

Author/creator Riedel, Marc
Other author Welsh, Wayne N., 1957-
Format Book
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Descriptionxxiv, 357 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Violence and criminal violence -- Tools -- Measures of violence -- Violence in other times and places -- Types of criminal violence -- Homicides and assaults -- Robbery -- Rape and sexual assaults -- Hate crimes -- Violence in specific settings and contexts -- Family violence -- Workplace violence -- School violence -- Gangs and gang violence -- The role of firearms in violence -- The role of drugs and alcohol in violence -- Terrorism -- Conclusion -- Prevention and punishment : a delicate balance.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2010030410
ISBN9780199738786 (alk. paper)
ISBN0199738785 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HN90.V5 R54 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold