Crime and Victimization Data |
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| Author:
| O′Brien, Robert M. |
| Series title: | Law and Criminal Justice System Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8039-2235-8 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1985 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $42.00 |
Book Description:
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O′Brien treats the subject of criminal statistics in more detail than any single textbook chapter. He reviews the historical development of crime statistics, looks at how statistics are gathered, and then compares crime rate data from various sources. The implications of these comparisons, together with suggestions for improvements are also made.
O′Brien treats the subject of criminal statistics in more detail than any single textbook chapter. He reviews the historical development of crime statistics, looks at how statistics are gathered, and then compares crime rate data from various sources. The implications of these comparisons, together with suggestions for improvements are also made.