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Clayton Mosher - The Mismeasure of Crime - 9781412981811 - V9781412981811
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The Mismeasure of Crime

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Description for The Mismeasure of Crime Paperback. Clearly illustrates the fundamental links between theory, policy, and data measurement. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.

A unique look at the problems in measuring crime both historically and internationally

Filled with real world examples derived from media reports on crime trends and other sources, this fully updated Second Edition analyzes the specific errors that can occur in the three most common methods used to report crime—official crime data, self report, and victimization studies. For each method, the authors examine strengths and weaknesses, the fundamental issues surrounding accuracy, and the method′s application to theoretical and policy research. Throughout the book, the authors demonstrate the factors that underlie crime data and illustrate the fundamental links between theory, policy, and ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN
9781412981811
SKU
V9781412981811
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2

About Clayton Mosher
Clayton Mosher received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Toronto, and is currently a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Sociology at Washington State University Vancouver. He is the author of several books and articles in the areas of inequality in criminal justice system processing, drugs and drug policies, and the impact of prison construction on ... Read more

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