Routledge Handbook on Immigration and Crime

Book Overview

The perception of the immigrant as criminal or deviant has a long history in the United States, with many groups (e.g., Irish, Italians, Latinos) having been associated with perceived increases in crime and other social problems, although data suggest this is not necessarily the case. This Handbook examines the relationship between immigration and crime by presenting chapters reflecting key issues from both historical and current perspectives...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367375060
• ISBN13: 9780367375065
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.9"