The Myth of the 'Crime Decline': Exploring Change and Continuity in Crime and Harm

by Justin Kotz and Justin Kotze

Book Overview

The Myth of the 'Crime Decline' seeks to critically interrogate the supposed statistical decline of crime rates, thought to have occurred in a number of predominantly Western countries over the past two decades. Whilst this trend of declining crime rates seems profound, serious questions need to be asked. Data sources need to be critically interrogated and context needs to be provided. This book seeks to do just that.

This book examines...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367786656
• ISBN13: 9780367786656
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"