Place Matters: Criminology for the Twenty-First Century
by David Weisburd, John E. Eck, Anthony A. Braga, Cody W. Telep, Breanne Cave, Kate Bowers, Gerben Bruinsma, Charlotte Gill, Elizabeth R. Groff, Julie Hibdon, Joshua C. Hinkle, Shane D. Johnson, Brian Lawton, Cynthia Lum, Jerry H. Ratcliffe, George Rengert, Travis Taniguchi, Sue-Ming Yang
A comprehensive look at how location shapes crime, offering practical insights for researchers and practitioners seeking to improve public safety through targeted, place-based strategies.
About This Book
Place Matters presents research on the role of geographic location in understanding and preventing crime.
The authors examine how crime concentrates in specific areas and what this means for effective interventions.
Evidence-based strategies are discussed for reducing crime through focused place-based approaches.
The book draws on studies from multiple cities and decades of criminological data.
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