The world of crime : breaking the silence on problems of security, justice and development across the world /

Dijk, Jan van,

The world of crime : breaking the silence on problems of security, justice and development across the world / Jan Van Dijk. - 1 online resource (457 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The need for better crime diagnostics -- Mismeasuring crime : a technical note with far-reaching implications -- The burden of property crime -- Patterns of violent crime -- Determinants of common crimes -- Global trends and regional profiles -- Assessing organized crime -- Other global security threats : corruption, terrorism, and cybercrime -- Law enforcement, crime prevention, and victim assistance -- Courts and sentencing -- Security, rule of law, and sustainable development.

9781483376752 (e-book)


Crime.
Crime prevention.


Electronic books.

HV6025 / .D54 2008

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