James Wilson
Thinking About Crime
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465048830
- author:
- James Wilson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 233 mm X 154 mm
- Genre:
- Criminology - General & Miscellaneous, Administration of Criminal Justice, True Crime - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Thinking About Crime by James Wilson offers a thought-provoking new perspective on crime. Published in 2013, this revised edition features a foreword by Charles Murray and presents a compelling argument that criminal activity is largely driven by rational considerations of reward and penalty. In the aftermath of rising crime rates in the 1970s, Wilson's ideas fundamentally shifted the public debate about how to address violence. This book provides an opportunity for readers to engage with influential theories and concepts that have shaped the American justice system. With its new foreword, this edition introduces a fresh generation of readers to Wilson's groundbreaking work, providing valuable insights into the complex relationships between crime, society, and policy.
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