Perceptions of Community Crime in Ferguson, MO
Kandace L Fisher-McLean
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Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Criminology. Num Pages: 148 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 65 colour illustrations, 63 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 244.
This Brief is based on a research study of aging adults' perceptions and fear of crime in their community of Ferguson, Missouri. The study, which was conducted by coincidence just prior to the death of Michael Brown, presents unique insights into the community environment prior to those events, which sparked protests and turmoil in Ferguson and beyond.
This qualitative study employs sampling and semi-structured interviews to survey older adults aging in place in Ferguson about their perceptions of crime, social disorder, racial integration and community transformation. The author also draws comparisons to other US cities, and recommendations for future research. ... Read more
This Brief is based on a research study of aging adults' perceptions and fear of crime in their community of Ferguson, Missouri. The study, which was conducted by coincidence just prior to the death of Michael Brown, presents unique insights into the community environment prior to those events, which sparked protests and turmoil in Ferguson and beyond.
This qualitative study employs sampling and semi-structured interviews to survey older adults aging in place in Ferguson about their perceptions of crime, social disorder, racial integration and community transformation. The author also draws comparisons to other US cities, and recommendations for future research. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Criminology
Number of Pages
135
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319467856
SKU
V9783319467856
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99-15
About Kandace L Fisher-McLean
Dr. Kandace Fisher-McLean serves as an Associate Professional Housing and Environmental Design Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension based in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also the National Coordinator for the Healthy Homes Partnership. She earned a Ph. D. in Human Environmental Sciences: Architectural Studies from the University of Missouri - Columbia, an M. S. in Human Ecology: Design ... Read more
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