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  • Putting Theory to Workby Jorge Canestri

    Karnac Books 2012; US$ 26.95

    This book contains a continuation and expansion of the topics covered in the author's previous book, Psychoanalysis: from Practice to Theory, about the use of theories in analytic practice. As a member of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) Conceptual Research Committee and Chair of the Working Party on Theoretical Issues, the author,... more...

  • Gun Digest Book of the .22 Rifleby C. Rodney James

    F+W Media 2010; US$ 19.99

    Everything You Need to Know About America's Favorite Rifles! Small-Bore Rimfire Ammunition Choosing a Rifle The Semi-Automatic Rifle The Bolt-Action Competition Rifle Accurate Shooting Cleaning, Maintenance & Care Range, Lethality & Performance Hunting & Varmint Shooting Modern Competitive Shooting more...

  • Eyes Everywhereby Aaron Doyle; Randy Lippert; David Lyon

    Taylor and Francis 2011; US$ 56.95

    In many countries camera surveillance has become commonplace, and ordinary citizens and consumers are increasingly aware that they are under surveillance in everyday life. Camera surveillance is typically perceived as the archetype of contemporary surveillance technologies and processes. While there is sometimes fierce debate about their introduction,... more...

  • The SAGE Dictionary of Criminologyby Eugene McLaughlin; John Muncie

    SAGE Publications 2005; US$ 71.00

    This ultimate reference tool for students of criminology and criminal justice now contains an extra thirty-six entries covering subjects such as anti-social behaviour, globalization, human trafficking and terrorism, and introduces the key theories, concepts and topics. more...

  • Crime, Disorder and Community Safetyby Roger Matthews; John Pitts

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 63.95

    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... more...

  • Evidence-Based Crime Preventionby David P. Farrington; Doris Layton MacKenzie; Lawrence W. Sherman; Brandon C. Welsh

    Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 69.95

    Crime prevention policy and practice is, on the whole, far from objective. Instead of being based on scientific evidence, the crime policy agenda is seemingly driven by political ideology, anecdotal evidence and programme trends. Evidence-Based Crime Prevention seeks to change this by comprehensively and rigorously assessing the existing scientific... more...

  • Planning for Crime Preventionby Ted Kitchen; Richard H Schneider

    Taylor and Francis 2001; US$ 69.95

    Crime and the fear of crime are issues high in public concern and on political agendas in most developed countries. This book takes these issues and relates them to the contribution that urban planners and participative planning processes can make in response to these problems. Its focus is thus on the extent to which crime opportunities can be prevented... more...

  • Limited Responsibilitiesby Tamar Pitch

    Taylor and Francis 1995; US$ 53.95

    Limited Responsibilities explores the interaction between the criminal justice system and the wider concerns of political and social institutions, including the welfare state, social work and forensic psychiatry. Using the key concept of `responsibility', Tamar Pitch critiques the classical theories of Anglo-American and Italian criminologies,... more...

  • Reducing Crimeby Amanda Perry; Cynthia McDougall; David P. Farrington

    Wiley 2006; US$ 166.95

    Based on extensive research initiated by the UK Home Office, Reducing Crime offers an objective look at the effectiveness of criminal justice interventions in the reduction of crime. Bringing together information about where, for whom and at what cost these interventions are effective, the book examines alcohol prevention and drug treatment studies;... more...

  • Crime Preventionby Daniel Gilling

    Taylor and Francis 1997; US$ 63.95

    This work summarizes and synthesizes the substantial crime prevention literature to provide an approachable and comprehensive text for students. It sets out a critical analysis in the context of the politics of criminal justice policy. more...