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Mugging as a Social Problem
First published in 1980, Mugging as a Social Problem sets out to remedy the deficiency of serious research on mugging. The work is based on a random sample of over 1000 muggings which occurred within the Metropolitan Police District in the mid-1970s.
| Author(s) | By Michael Pratt. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 246 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 1 Sept 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
First published in 1980, Mugging as a Social Problem sets out to remedy the deficiency of serious research on mugging. The work is based on a random sample of over 1000 muggings which occurred within the Metropolitan Police District in the mid-1970s.
Figures Tables Preface Acknowledgements 1. General Introduction 2. Some Definitions 3. The Attitudes of Society 4. Statistics in Theory and in Practice 5. The Study of Mugging in London During the 1970s 6. Theories of Deviance 7. Race 8. Conclusions and R
Michael Pratt
