| Victims of Crime Contributor(s): Davis, Randy J. (Author), Lurigio, Art J. (Author), Herman, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 141293656X ISBN-13: 9781412936569 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $207.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2007 Annotation: The Third Edition of this widely used and respected book has been thoroughly revised and updated to offer the most current research, thinking, and best practices regarding crime victims and crime victim services. Using an engaging and comprehensible format, editors Robert C. Davis, Arthur J. Lurigio, and Susan Herman provide a synopsis of the contemporary literature and debates on significant topics in the field of criminal victimization. New to the Third Edition: Utilizes the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse, and victims??? rights: While the chapter titles may appear similar, all feature new contributors in this edition and many new key areas with associated research are addressed. Included among the new topics covered are elder abuse, school-based violence, victims of homicide, victims of terrorist acts, the role of first responders, and the roles of various people on victim support. Focuses on the emerging issues and policies in the fields of victim rights and crime prevention: New contributors, all preeminent experts in their fields, update original concepts to bring forward current trends, recent research, along with policy changes in victimization crimes and victim services. Makes material more accessible to the non-technical reader: Written jargon-free, chapters are now introduced with vignettes, which provide individual case studies to motivate the material to follow. In addition, the text includes topical subjects to enhance student interest by tying it into current events. Intended Audience: This is an ideal core textbook for victims of crime and general victims courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an excellentresource for researchers, practitioners, victims??? rights advocates, and those who deal with victims in the fields of Law, Social Work, Counseling, and Criminal Justice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
| Dewey: 362.880 |
| Series: Victims of Crime (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 7.26" W x 10.17" (1.80 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Third Edition of this widely used and respected book has been thoroughly revised and updated to offer the most current research, thinking, and best practices regarding crime victims and crime victim services. Using an engaging and comprehensible format, editors Robert C. Davis, Arthur J. Lurigio, and Susan Herman provide a synopsis of the contemporary literature and debates on significant topics in the field of criminal victimization. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lurigio, Art J.: - Loyola University Associate Dean for faculty Professor of Criminal Justice & Psychology College of the Arts and Sciences Contact Information: Email: alurigi@luc.edu Herman, Susan: - |
