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Alternating between textbook-style chapters and readings by criminologists, this volume begins by discussing the typology approach to crime, proceeds to discuss various types of crime, and ends with an assessment of patterns and prospects. Among the types of crime discussed are homicide and assault, violent sex crimes, robbery, burglary, common property crime, public order offenses, and crime within complex organizations. There is no index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations
Dean A. Dabney is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Georgia State University.