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Street Crime (Hardcover)
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Street Crime (Hardcover)
Series: Crime and Society Series
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Street crime remains high on the public and political agenda, and
is frequently the subject of media attention and concern. This book
aims to provide a detailed and accessible account of the
phenomenon, placing the subject in its theoretical, historical and
political context. It addresses the question of how serious a
problem street crime really is, and why it has become such a hot
political issue. The book draws upon contemporary debates about the
supposed presence of an emerging underclass, and in particular the
'criminalisation' and 'racialisation' of black communities with
whom it has come to be particular associated in the public mind.
The author then develops a framework of analysis which focuses upon
the relationship of three key variables: the production of
motivated offenders, the availability and suitability of victims,
and a study of the limits inherent in current control strategies.
Finally, the book concludes that a successful prevention strategy
requires an agenda for revitalising the public sphere in inner city
areas --rather than reliance policies of situational crime
prevention, zero tolerance policing and increased punishment.
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