Understanding Crime in Jamaica
New Challenges for Public Policy
Published on 30. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
260 pages
978-976-640-144-3 (ISBN)
Description
This study examines the growing crime problem in Jamaica, and explores the relationship between crime, politics and the economy and analyses the impact of crime on tourism. The articles provide a comprehensive analysis of the causes, consequences and control of crime.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Kingston
Jamaica
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
382 gr
ISBN-13
978-976-640-144-3 (9789766401443)
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Anthony Harriott is lecturer in the Department of Government, the University of the West Indies, Mona. He is currently Visiting Professor in the Department of Sociology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York.