The second edition has been fully revised and expanded, with two parts now spanning the key perspectives and key issues in victimology. Covering all the crucial theoretical, social and political contexts in victimology, the book: Includes new chapters on defining and constructing victims, fear and vulnerability, sexuality, white collar crime and the implications of crime policy on victims Considers a global range of historical and theoretical perspectives in victimology, as well as a new chapter on researching victims of crime Reinforces and consolidates learning through critical thinking sections, future research suggestions, chapter summaries and a glossary of key terms Now includes a companion website, complete with links to relevant journal articles in victimology INDICE: PART ONE: KEY PERSPECTIVES IN VICTIMOLOGYDefining Victims and VictimisationConstructing Victims and VictimisationFear, Vulnerability and VictimisationHistorical Perspectives in VictimologyTheoretical Perspectives in VictimologyResearch Perspectives in Victimology Global Perspectives in VictimologyPART TWO: KEY ISSUES IN VICTIMOLOGYGender, Victims and CrimeYoung People, Victims and CrimeOlder People, Victims and CrimeSocial Exclusion, Victims and CrimeVictims of White Collar CrimeRace, Religion, Victims and CrimeSexuality, Victims and CrimeVictims of the PowerfulVictims and Crime PolicyConclusionGlossary
- ISBN: 978-1-4462-5590-2
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 30/11/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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