Please note: In order to keep Hive up to date and provide users with the best features, we are no longer able to fully support Internet Explorer. The site is still available to you, however some sections of the site may appear broken. We would encourage you to move to a more modern browser like Firefox, Edge or Chrome in order to experience the site fully.

Supporting your high street Find out how »
UNDERSTANDING VIOLENT CRIME, Paperback / softback Book

UNDERSTANDING VIOLENT CRIME Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

Item not Available

Description

* How widespread is violence?* Why do people engage in various forms of violence?* What can be done to reduce the level of violence?Understanding Violent Crime provides a concise yet thorough and extensive account of the main explanations of violent behaviour.

It draws upon sociological and psychological perspectives on violence as part of a coherent approach to the study of a phenomenon that raises wide public concern.

There is also a focus on the ways in which violence is considered by the criminal justice system.

Definitions of the main violent offences, including violent sexual offences, are discussed and some indication of the levels of sentencing in particular cases is provided.

The final chapter then considers ways in which offenders are able to confront their violent behaviour within the criminal justice system.

Frequent references to the definitions and treatment of violence in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA give the book a distinctive comparative perspective.

The result is a wide-ranging and essential undergraduate text and a key reference for researchers in the field.

Information

Save 6%

£31.99

£29.95

Item not Available
Item not Available
Sign in to add to wishlist
 
Free Home Delivery

on all orders

 
Pick up orders

from local bookshops

Information