The Mismeasure of Crime

Terance D Miethe author Clayton Mosher author Timothy Christopher Hart author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:25th Jan '11

Should be back in stock very soon

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A unique look at the problems in measuring crime both historically and internationally

Filled with real world examples derived from media reports on crime trends and other sources, this fully updated Second Edition analyzes the specific errors that can occur in the three most common methods used to report crime—official crime data, self report, and victimization studies. For each method, the authors examine strengths and weaknesses, the fundamental issues surrounding accuracy, and the method′s application to theoretical and policy research. Throughout the book, the authors demonstrate the factors that underlie crime data and illustrate the fundamental links between theory, policy, and data measurement.

ISBN: 9781412981811

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 370g

280 pages

2nd Revised edition