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Violent Crime: Assessing Race and Ethnic Differences

Darnell F. Hawkins

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Analysts have long noted that some societies have much higher rates of criminal violence than others. The risk of being a victim or a perpetrator of violent crime varies considerably from one individual to another. Some ethnic and racial groups have been reported to have higher rates of violent offending and victimization than other groups in societies with ethnically and racially diverse populations. This series of essays explores the extent and causes of racial and ethnic differences in violent crime in the U.S. and several other contemporary societies.

Language: English

Pages: 462

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: February 24, 2003

ISBN: 0521626749

ISBN 13: 9780521626743

Violent Crime: Assessing Race and Ethnic Differences

Darnell F. Hawkins

4/5 ( ratings)

Analysts have long noted that some societies have much higher rates of criminal violence than others. The risk of being a victim or a perpetrator of violent crime varies considerably from one individual to another. Some ethnic and racial groups have been reported to have higher rates of violent offending and victimization than other groups in societies with ethnically and racially diverse populations. This series of essays explores the extent and causes of racial and ethnic differences in violent crime in the U.S. and several other contemporary societies.

Language: English

Pages: 462

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: February 24, 2003

ISBN: 0521626749

ISBN 13: 9780521626743

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