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
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