Victimization & Fear of Crime: World Perspectives

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Year: 1984
Pages: 102
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0788120654

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Richard Block. Studies divided into 4 sections: Finland, Australia, Netherlands, Israel, Montreal & U.S. Studies have shown that victimization is not a random event. Age & urbanization are consistently key factors in victimization. Documents the vast variety of victimization research in countries other than the U.S. Studies included in the book had to: 1. report victimization or its impact; 2. use data on a country other than the U.S.; & 3. report research not readily available to Amer. researchers. Examines the functions of victimization surveys & suggests reasons for their failures & few successes. Numerous tables & figures.

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