Signal Crimes: Reactions to Crime and Social Control
Signal Crimes: Reactions to Crime and Social Control examines how particular incidents shape perceptions of safety and responses to crime. Drawing on fieldwork and historical and contemporary examples, it covers crime, disorder, homicide, terrorism, policing, and social control.
At a glance
- Introduces the concept of a signal crime, an incident that can alter how people think and act about safety.
- Uses linked empirical studies and a ten-year fieldwork research programme.
- Discusses responses to volume crime, disorder, homicide, terrorism, policing, and social control.
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Pros
- Offers a framework for studying how public responses to specific incidents can affect broader perceptions of safety and social order.
- Covers crime and control in several contexts, including local reactions to homicide and counter-terrorism measures.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 12, 2014 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 214 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0199684464 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0199684465 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.3 x 0.9 x 6.3 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying criminology, social control, public policy, or public perceptions of crime.
- Students and researchers interested in community responses to homicide, disorder, and counter-terrorism.
Frequently asked questions
What is the book about?
It explores how particular incidents can influence perceptions of safety and shape individual, community, and institutional responses to crime and social control.
What topics does it cover?
The description discusses volume crime, disorder, homicide, terrorism, policing, and social control measures.
What are the listed publication details?
The listing gives Oxford University Press as the publisher, a 2014 publication date, a first edition, English language, and 214 pages.
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