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New Title: Crime and Everyday Life : A Brief Introduction

02/05/2024

Niels van Tol

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Erasmus University Rotterdam now has access to the 6th edition of "Crime and Everyday Life : A Brief Introduction" by Marcus Felson and Mary Eckert.

An interesting book on crime and society, providing a good introduction on the why and how of crime in society, and offering practical tips and ideas on preventing crime, as it is easier to prevent then to cure.

Chapter 1: Eight Fallacies About Crime
Chapter 2: The Chemistry for Crime
Chapter 3: Offenders Make Decisions
Chapter 4: Bringing Crime to You
Chapter 5: Teenage Crime
Chapter 6: Big Gang Theory
Chapter 7: How Crime Multiplies
Chapter 8: Situational Crime Prevention
Chapter 9: Local Design Against Crime
Chapter 10: The Age of Exposure

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