Crime and Society

The present publication profiles major issues in the perspective of the incidence of crime in society. It seeks to have a second look at several relevant questions: Are crime levels really rising? What affects crime rates? Why do people commit crime? What actions should be defined as criminal? How should offenders be dealt with? How can crime be reduced? From definitions of crime it moves across the spectrum of drug trafficking, flesh trade and sexual crimes, organized crime as well as institutionalized criminal activities. It then proceeds to discuss crime development and social processes, risk society and crime victimization, distributive justice and crime, and also crime prevention and community safety. The book therefore introduces readers to the academic study of crime and enables them to find the equation between crime and social inequality and social deprivation. The book will also be of immense use to criminologists, social workers, research students and academicians involved in the study of violent expressions of social conflicts.