Crime and Crime Control: A Global View by Gregg Barak (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Crime and Crime Control by Gregg Barak A cross-cultural exploration of crime and crime control in 15 representative countries from around the world. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Are crime rates rising or falling around the world? Are specific types of crime more prevalent in some cultures than others? Do different cultures vary greatly in their attitudes toward crime prevention? Students will find answers to these and similar questions in this unique resource of 15 case studies exploring the problems of crime and crime control in different countries, ranging from Germany to Ghana, to around the world. Cross-cultural comparisons examine the history, the public perceptions, contemporary problems, and the future of crime and crime control in each country. The comparisons also provide readers with the opportunity to discover both the many differences and the many similarities that exist among the different cultures in their rates of crime, forms of prevention, and attitudes toward it.Each of the 15 chapters opens with a brief overview, which includes the type of government and the living environment of the country to introduce readers to the population. The countries were chosen to represent every region of the world and to provide as broad a picture as possible when exploring the issues presented by the problem of crime and different cultures efforts to control it. The user-friendly format of the volume, with each chapter following the same outline, makes it easy for readers to compare specific aspects among the 15 cultures. These different views of the crime problem around the world and what it means to different people will help students to understand it in a broad sense as a social issue that affects all of humanity. Author Biography GREGG BARAK is Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology at Eastern Michigan University. He is the author of many books on crime and criminal justice, as well as Gimme Shelter: A Social History of Homelessness in Contemporary America (Praeger, 1991). Table of Contents Introduction by Gregg BarakBrazil (Developing Nation-State) by Emillio E. DellasoppaChina (Developing Nation-State) by Mark GaylordGermany (Developed Nation-State) by Hans-Jorg Albrecht and Raymond TeskaGhana (Post-Traditional Nation-State) by Chris Abotchie and Obi N. Ignatius EbbeIndia (Developing Nation-State) by S. George VicentnathanIran (Developing Nation-State) by Hamid R. KushaNavajo Nation (Post-Traditional Nation-State) by Jona F. Meyer and James ZionNetherlands (Developed Nation-State) by Henk van de Bunt and Ineke Haen MarshallNew Zealand (Developed Nation-State) by George PavlichNigeria (Post-Traditional Nation-State) by Obi N. Ignatius EbbePoland (Developing Nation-State) by Wojciech Cebulak and Emil PlywaczewskiRussia (Developing Nation-State) by William Alex PridemoreTaiwan (Developed Nation-State) by Mayling Maria ChuUnited Kingdom (Developed Nation-State) by Nic GroombridgeUnited States (Developed Nation-State) by Gary FeinbergIndex Review "Are crime rates rising or falling around the world? Are specific types of crime more prevalent in some cultures than others? Do different cultures vary greatly in their attitudes toward crime prevention? Students will find answers to these and similar questions in this resource of 15 case studies exploring the problems of crime and crime control in different countries from around the world ranging from Germany to Ghana....[p]rovide readers with the opportunity to discover the many differences and the many similarities that exist among the different cultures in their rates of crime, forms of prevention, and attitudes toward it."-DC Police Officer?Are crime rates rising or falling around the world? Are specific types of crime more prevalent in some cultures than others? Do different cultures vary greatly in their attitudes toward crime prevention? Students will find answers to these and similar questions in this resource of 15 case studies exploring the problems of crime and crime control in different countries from around the world ranging from Germany to Ghana....[p]rovide readers with the opportunity to discover the many differences and the many similarities that exist among the different cultures in their rates of crime, forms of prevention, and attitudes toward it.?-DC Police Officer Promotional A cross-cultural exploration of crime and crime control in 15 representative countries from around the world. Long Description Are crime rates rising or falling around the world? Are specific types of crime more prevalent in some cultures than others? Do different cultures vary greatly in their attitudes toward crime prevention? Students will find answers to these and similar questions in this unique resource of 15 case studies exploring the problems of crime and crime control in different countries, ranging from Germany to Ghana, to around the world. Cross-cultural comparisons examine the history, the public perceptions, contemporary problems, and the future of crime and crime control in each country. The comparisons also provide readers with the opportunity to discover both the many differences and the many similarities that exist among the different cultures in their rates of crime, forms of prevention, and attitudes toward it. Each of the 15 chapters opens with a brief overview, which includes the type of government and the living environment of the country to introduce readers to the population. The countries were chosen to represent every region of the world and to provide as broad a picture as possible when exploring the issues presented by the problem of crime and different cultures efforts to control it. The user-friendly format of the volume, with each chapter following the same outline, makes it easy for readers to compare specific aspects among the 15 cultures. These different views of the crime problem around the world and what it means to different people will help students to understand it in a broad sense as a social issue that affects all of humanity. Review Quote "Are crime rates rising or falling around the world? Are specific types of crime more prevalent in some cultures than others? Do different cultures vary greatly in their attitudes toward crime prevention? Students will find answers to these and similar questions in this resource of 15 case studies exploring the problems of crime and crime control in different countries from around the world ranging from Germany to Ghana....[p]rovide readers with the opportunity to discover the many differences and the many similarities that exist among the different cultures in their rates of crime, forms of prevention, and attitudes toward it."- DC Police Officer Promotional "Headline" A cross-cultural exploration of crime and crime control in 15 representative countries from around the world. Details ISBN0313306818 Short Title CRIME & CRIME CONTROL Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 0313306818 ISBN-13 9780313306815 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-06-30 Imprint Greenwood Press Subtitle A Global View Country of Publication United States Edited by Gregg Barak Place of Publication Westport Author Gregg Barak Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780313306815 UK Release Date 2000-06-30 AU Release Date 2000-06-30 NZ Release Date 2000-06-30 US Release Date 2000-06-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series A World View of Social Issues DEWEY 364 Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7084135;

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