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Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety

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The Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety, now in its second edition, presents a thoroughly revised and updated collection of essays exploring the theory and practice of crime prevention and fostering safer communities. Divided into five parts, it covers theoretical perspectives, general approaches including deterrence, specific prevention strategies such as regulation, prevention of particular crimes including organised and cybercrime, and the preventative process including analysis, response, and evaluation. Contributions from leading academics and practitioners worldwide make this an essential reference for those engaged in crime prevention.
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This comprehensive volume is ideal for researchers, practitioners, and students in criminology, criminal justice, and community safety. It suits undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as professionals involved in crime prevention policy, implementation, and evaluation.

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Bringing together leading scholars from the UK, US, Australia and the Netherlands, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to and overview of current thinking and research relating to crime prevention and community safety.

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This second edition of the Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety provides a completely revised and updated collection of essays focusing on the theory and practice of crime prevention and the creation of safer communities. This book is divided into five comprehensive parts:

  • Part I, brand new to this edition, is concerned with theoretical perspectives on crime prevention and community safety.
  • Part II considers general approaches to preventing crime, including a new chapter on the theory and practice of deterrence.
  • Part III focuses on specific crime prevention strategies, including a new chapter on regulation for crime prevention.
  • Part IV focuses on the prevention of specific categories of crime and the fear they generate, including new chapters on organised crime and cybercrime.
  • Part V considers the preventative process: the methods through which presenting problems can be analysed, responses formulated and implemented, and their effectiveness evaluated.

Bringing together leading academics and practitioners from the UK, US, Australia and the Netherlands, this volume will be an invaluable reference for researchers and practitioners whose work relates to crime prevention and community safety, as well as for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in crime prevention.

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Praised by experts such as Lorraine Mazerolle and Peter Neyroud, the Handbook is hailed as indispensable for anyone dedicated to preventing crime and enhancing community safety. The second edition is noted for its fresh, innovative insights, increased focus on theory, inclusion of new research, and coverage of emerging topics like cybercrime. The diverse and esteemed list of authors ensures authoritative, evidence-based approaches tailored to varied criminal opportunities.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138851061

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 41 Tables, black and white; 29 Line drawings, black and white; 6 Halftones, black and white; 35 Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

  • Edited by Nick Tilley
  • Edited by Aiden Sidebottom

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1096g

Pages: 626

About the Author

Nick Tilley is Professor at the Department of Security and Crime Science, University College London.

Aiden Sidebottom is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Security and Crime Science, University College London.

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