in this volume an attempt has been made to address both the major theoretical and methodological isuues involved in the study of deterrence, and that which is currencly taking place within the criminal justice system on an applied level. thus the scope and content of the articles contained herein vary bconsiderably. together, however, they provide a comprehensive look at the issue of the detereā¦
Sense and Nonsense about Crime: A policy Guide distinguihes the ideas about crime control that work (the sense ) from those taht dont (the nonsense) by offering a comprehensive and critical review of contemporary proposals. Focusing on roberry and bulgary, walkers takes a what works perspective and axamines conservative and liberal crime control polices in the light of available.