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American homicides, 1980-2020 : exploring trends through statistics and theories / Meredith Emigh-Guy.

Van Pelt Library HV6524 .E45 2025
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Author/Creator:
Language:
English
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Physical Description:
v, 111 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Place of Publication:
Lanham : Lexington Books, [2025]
Summary:
"This book provides a thorough guide to homicide in the United States, addressing the history, the theories, and most importantly all the relevant statistics from the past 40 years"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
  • Fear of crime
  • Moral panic
  • Stranger-perpetrated homicide
  • Homicide data past and current
  • A brief history of violent crime
  • Theories on the reduction in homicide
  • Victims and offenders
  • Victim/offender relationships
  • Motive
  • Weapons
  • Homicide investigations and clearance rates
  • Hate crimes and mass homicide.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Other Format:
Online version: Emigh-Guy, Meredith, 1981- American homicides, 1980-2020
ISBN:
  • 9781793629616
  • 1793629617
OCLC:
1464600715

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