International Handbook of Violence Research

by John Hagan and Wilhelm Heitmeyer

Book Overview

An international manual is like a world cruise: a once-in-a-lifetime experience. All the more reason to consider carefully whether it is necessary. This can hardly be the case if previous research in the selected field has already been the subject of an earlier review-or even several competing surveys. On the other hand, more thorough study is necessary if the intensity and scope of research are increasing without comprehensive assessments. That was...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402039808
• ISBN13: 9781402039805
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 1287 Pages
• Weight: 4.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"