Author

Publication

2011 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England

Language

English

Word Count

118,000 words, Guess

Page Count

472 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more
  • OCLC Control Number664324546
  • Better World Books9780521899451
  • Better World BooksP7-AYX-089
  • Open LibraryOL24384900M

Classifications

  • DDC363.325
  • LCCHV6431 .C7624 2011

Description

"This volume presents 19 original essays addressing what is widely regarded as the most serious problem confronting America today and for years to come - terrorism - from the unique perspective of criminology. The chapters collected here address such issues as the prevention of terrorism, the applicability of community policing and routine activities models of crime to the problem of terrorism, how to balance liberty and security, and how to think about and manage the fear of terrorism, as well as the coordination of federal and local efforts to prevent and counter terrorism. Criminologists on Terrorism and Homeland Security will be of interest to anyone concerned about violence prevention in general and terrorism in particular, policing, prosecution, adjudication, sentencing and restorative justice"--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Criminologists on terrorism and homeland securityCambridge University Press2011-01-01

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