Understanding Crime: A Multidisciplinary Approach
- ISBN-10
- 1317521471
- ISBN-13
- 9781317521471
- Series
- Understanding Crime
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-09-25
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Susan Guarino-Ghezzi, A. Javier Trevino
Description
Explores the interdisciplinary nature and potential of the field of criminology, covering the fields of sociology, economics, psychology, biology, philosophy and religious studies. The conclusion demonstrates various theoretical approaches for policy development and discusses opportunities for incorporating academic contributions into the political process.
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- 2009-06-19
- 480 pages
- Paperback
- Cengage Learning
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