Violence in America - The History of Crime (Paperback)

Violence in America: The History of Crime presents a wealth of new research on the long-term dynamics of murder and other crimes of violence. The contributors clearly identify and diagnose the painful circumstances of recurring epidemics of violent crime that have swept the American society over the past 150 years. Among the possible causes discussed are waves of immigration, the social dislocations of war, and growing concentrations of urban poverty. In addition, this engaging volume offers an evaluation of the traits of political assassins and an assessment of the pros and cons of gun control--and whether or not it will help to reduce crimes of violence. Surprisingly, the contributors to this compelling volume present the idea that the past and present dynamics of violent crime, projected into the future, suggest grounds for cautious optimism. This outlook is based on recent increases in effective criminal justice policies and the widespread efforts to remedy the social disintegration that breeds violent crime. Students and professionals in history, criminology, victimology, political science, and other related fields will find this volume to be essential reading. (For both volumes) "This is a major, timely, and immensely welcome addition to the literature on violence in American society. With fresh scholarship and new insights, it updates a classic study of violence first published in 1969. It would make a valuable addition to courses on American social history as well as classes specifically addressing violence and crime in this society." --John J. Broesamle, California State University, Northridge

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Violence, Cooperation, Peace
Release date:	July 1989
First published:	June 1989
Editors:	Ted Robert Gurr
Dimensions:	230 x 153 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-0-8039-3228-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General
LSN:	0-8039-3228-6
Barcode:	9780803932289

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