{"product_id":"the-dark-figure-david-holding-9781798216958","title":"The Dark Figure: Crime in Victorian Bolton","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Dark Figure of Crime in Victorian Bolton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional historical work based on documentary survey and analysis of court and police records of \u003cb\u003eBolton covering the period from 1850 to 1880\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt assesses changes over time to relate these changes to their economic, social and political contexts. It also considers qualitative sources; official reports and town records, together with the selective use of local newspaper reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt concludes by inviting the reader to consider four key questions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn what way was crime a reflection of the social and economic life of Bolton during the period?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat were the institutions acting as stimulants to crime? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat patterns emerge from the statistical data and how reliable are they? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinally, how did the police, courts and reformative bodies react to crime, and how effective were they?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reader is left to reflect on whether crime and criminals have really changed much over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr David Holding Says...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1996 I undertook historical research for my MA degree in history, my Dissertation being \u003cb\u003e\"Crime in Victorian Bolton\"\u003c\/b\u003e. My particular interest both as an academic lawyer and historian was to consider whether criminal activity in the towns of Northern England during the mid to late Victorian period, reflected the changes in both social and economic respects. I chose Bolton because, like several other Lancashire towns. its prosperity waxed and waned in line with the fortunes of the textile industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Dark Figure\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a traditional historical work primarily based on documentary survey and analysis of court and police records of Bolton covering the period from 1850-to 1880. In addition, qualitative sources including official council reports, town records and press reports provide a valuable overview of criminal activity during the period.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Holding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1798216957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781798216958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"David Holding","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437072494847,"sku":"9781798216958","price":6.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cfc885ea-9b21-4113-a51c-83de1c037ac6.jpg?v=1777159674","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-dark-figure-david-holding-9781798216958","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}