Victimology
- ISBN-10
- 1437755755
- ISBN-13
- 9781437755756
- Series
- Victimology
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 450
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-04-07
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- William G. Doerner, Steven P. Lab
Description
This breakthrough work provides an organizing structure for the history and current state of the field of victimology, and outlines the reasons compelling a separate focus on crime victims. Highly readable, Victimology explores the role of victimology in today’s criminal justice system, examining the consequences of victimization and the various remedies now available for victims. A new chapter covers the important implications of restorative justice. The text is supplemented by illustrative figures and tables as well as learning objectives, key terms and a listing of related Internet sites. Learning objectives, key terms, internet sites, and illustrative figures and tables enhance the text.
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