Environmental Criminology and Crime Analysis

by Richard Wortley (Editor), Lorraine Mazerolle (Editor)

Environmental criminology is a generic label that covers a range of overlapping perspectives. At the core, the various strands of environmental criminology are bound by a common focus on the role that the immediate environment plays in the performance of crime, and a conviction that careful analyses of these environmental influences are the key to the effective investigation, control and prevention of crime. Environmental Crime and Crime Analysis brings together for the first time the key contributions to environmental criminology to comprehensively define the field and synthesize the concepts and ideas surrounding environmental criminology. The chapters are written by leading theorists and practitioners in the field. Each chapter will analyze one of the twelve major elements of environmental criminology and crime analysis. This book will be essential reading for both practitioners and undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in this subject.

Genres: Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2008

Reviews

[Bianca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives a unique insight into the modern world of environmental criminology and synthesises many views on how this dynamic field operates. A very interesting read for someone in the field - or trying to crack into the field!