Criminal violence : pattern, causes, and prevention / Marc Riedel, Wayne N. Welsh.
| Author/creator | Riedel, Marc |
| Other author | Welsh, Wayne N., 1957- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Oxford University Press, 2011. |
| Description | xxiv, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2010030410 |
| ISBN | 9780199738786 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0199738785 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HN90.V5 R54 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |