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Item Details
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HATE CRIME
IMPACT, CAUSES AND RESPONSES |
| By: |
Neil Chakraborti, Mr. Jon Garland |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£29.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1446202348 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781446202340 |
| Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD (DIGITAL) |
| Pub. date: |
10 June, 2009 |
| Pages: |
200 |
| Description: |
The first truly comprehensive coverage of hate crime, including topics such as religion, disability and age. |
| Synopsis: |
'Hate Crime is essential reading for researchers, students and practitioners seeking to understand this complex and contested subject. It is thoroughly researched and theoretically informed, but will be accessible to newcomers to the field and to people delivering practical responses to offending and victimisation. Clearly written and with case-study illustrations, Chakroborti and Garland bring this challenging subject to the reader in a vivid and readable form.' - Ben Bowling, Professor of Criminology, King's College, London. This engaging and thought-provoking text provides an accessible introduction to the subject of hate crime. In a world where issues of hatred and prejudice are creating complex challenges for society and for governments, this book provides an articulate and insightful overview of how such issues relate to crime and criminal justice. It offers comprehensive coverage, including topics such as:" racist hate crime" religiously motivated hate crime" homophobic crime" gender and violence" disablist hate crimeThe book considers the challenges involved in policing hate crime, as well as exploring the role of the media. Legislative developments are discussed throughout.Chapter summaries, case studies, a glossary and advice on further reading all help to equip the reader with a clear understanding of this nuanced and controversial subject. Hate Crime is essential reading for students and academics in criminology and criminal justice. |
| Illustrations: |
illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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