Epidemiological criminology : a public health approach to crime and violence /
Akers, Timothy A., 1961-
Epidemiological criminology : a public health approach to crime and violence / Timothy A. Akers, Roberto H. Potter, Carl V. Hill. - 1st ed. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2013. - lviii 400 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-390) and index.
"Written by the three leading experts in the field, this book combines an introduction to the sources and methods of epidemiological criminology and an application of these methods to some of the most vexing problems now confronting researchers and practitioners in public health and criminology. The book describes, explains, and applies the newly formulated practice of epidemiological criminology, an emerging discipline that links methods and statistical models of public health, particularly epidemiological theory, methods, and models, with the corresponding tools of their criminal justice counterparts. The book also applies epidemiological criminology as a practical tool to address population issues of violence and crime on a national and global basis"--Provided by publisher.
9780470638897 (pbk.)
2012033731
Epidemiologic Methods.
Crime.
Criminology--methods.
Violence.
HV6025 / .A53 2013
614.4
WA 950
Epidemiological criminology : a public health approach to crime and violence / Timothy A. Akers, Roberto H. Potter, Carl V. Hill. - 1st ed. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2013. - lviii 400 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-390) and index.
"Written by the three leading experts in the field, this book combines an introduction to the sources and methods of epidemiological criminology and an application of these methods to some of the most vexing problems now confronting researchers and practitioners in public health and criminology. The book describes, explains, and applies the newly formulated practice of epidemiological criminology, an emerging discipline that links methods and statistical models of public health, particularly epidemiological theory, methods, and models, with the corresponding tools of their criminal justice counterparts. The book also applies epidemiological criminology as a practical tool to address population issues of violence and crime on a national and global basis"--Provided by publisher.
9780470638897 (pbk.)
2012033731
Epidemiologic Methods.
Crime.
Criminology--methods.
Violence.
HV6025 / .A53 2013
614.4
WA 950