Crime, Disorder and Community Safety (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415242301)

This book provides an analytic overview and assessment of the changing nature of crime prevention, disorder and community safety in contemporary society. Bringing together nine original articles from leading national and international authorities on these issues, the book examines recent developments in relation to a number of specific groups - the disadvantaged, the socially excluded, youth, women and ethnic minorities. Topics covered include: * the increase in local authority responsibility for crime control and community safety * the development of inter-agency alliances * the changing nature of policing * the passing of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Author: Roger Matthews,John Pitts
ISBN-10: 0415242304
ISBN-13: 9780415242301
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 05/24/2001
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.51h x 6.35w x 0.74d