Victims: Trauma, testimony and justice Contributor(s): McGarry, Ross (Author), Walklate, Sandra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415856345 ISBN-13: 9780415856348 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
Dewey: 362.88 |
LCCN: 2015001024 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 192 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The study of victims of crime is a central concern for criminologists around the world. In recent years, some victimologists have become increasingly engaged in positivist debates on the differences between victims and non-victims, how these differences can be measured and what could be done to improve the victims' experience of the criminal justice system. Written by experts in the field, this book embraces a much wider understanding of social harms and asks which victims' voices are heard and why. McGarry and Walklate break new ground with this innovative and accessible book; it offers a broad discussion of social harms, the role of the victim in society and the inter-relationship between trauma, testimony and justice and asks:
Each chapter draws on case studies and a range of questions designed to assist in reflection and critical engagement. This book is perfect reading for students taking courses on victimology, victims and society, victims' rights and criminal justice. |