With topics ranging from armed robbery in L.A. to murder in Miami, this atlas provides a unique collection of maps and essays, presenting a comprehensive and multi-faceted picture of crime in the United States. Blending current trends with history, Atlas of Crime stands out for its coverage of critical topics such as school violence, hate crimes, domestic terrorism, rape, capital punishment, and more. This outstanding resource includes approximately 170 graphics (maps, charts, and tables), and at least 30 original essays from 32 contributors.
With topics ranging from armed robbery in L.A. to murder in Miami, this atlas provides a unique collection of maps and essays, presenting a comprehensive and multi-faceted picture of crime in the United States. Blending current trends with history, Atlas of Crime stands out for its coverage of critical topics such as school violence, hate crimes, domestic terrorism, rape, capital punishment, and more. This outstanding resource includes approximately 170 graphics (maps, charts, and tables), and at least 30 original essays from 32 contributors.
Borden D. Dent, Elaine H. Hendrix, Linda S. Turnbull
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List of Figures and Tables Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Cartography in the Atlas of Crime by Elaine Hallisey Hendrix Geographic History of Crime Brief History of Crime Mapping by Borden D. Dent Crimes of Personal Violence Homicide by Keith Harries Assault by Jose Javier Lopez Rape in the United States by Kathleen C. Basile Robbery by Doug Williamson Crimes Against Property Burglary by Susan M. Walcott Auto Theft and Detecting Chop Shop Locations by Nancy G. La Vigne, Jill Kathleen Fleury, and Joseph Szakas Environmental Crime by Nancy L. Winter and Ute J. Dymon Confronting Computer Crimes by John Jarvis and Gordon R. Wynn Family Violence Intimate Violence by Denise A. Donnelly The Spatial Dimensions of Child Abuse and Neglect by Linda S. Turnbull Elder Abuse by Denise A. Donnelly Animal Cruelty: A Spatial Investigation by Linda S. Turnbull Organized and Entrepreneurial Crimes Mapping the Set Space of Urban Street Gangs by George E. Tita The Spatial Dynamics of Drug Trafficking by Linda S. Turnbull Prostitution by Jacqueline Boles Modern Maritime Piracy by George J. Demko "Film at 11 Crimes" Serial Murder in the United States, 1860-1995 by Christopher G. Missen Domestic Terrorism by Damon D. Camp Hate Crimes by Damon D. Camp School Violence by Pamela Riley and Joanne McDaniel Mental Mapping Criminals' Mental Maps by David Canter and Samantha Hodge Cognitive Maps and the Fear of Crime by Patricia Gilmartin Maps in Detective Fiction by Leslie Edwards Criminal Justice A Spatial Analysis of American Police Killed in the Line of Duty by Robert J. Kaminski, Eric S. Jefferis, and Chanchalat Chanhatasilpa The Concept of Community Policing and a Case Study of Lima, Ohio by William V. Ackerman Crime Scene Sketch by W. Jerry Chisum Police Department Use of Geographic Information Systems for Crime Analysis by Elaine Hallisey Henrix Capital Punishment by Keith Harries Index
List of Figures and Tables Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Cartography in the Atlas of Crime by Elaine Hallisey Hendrix Geographic History of Crime Brief History of Crime Mapping by Borden D. Dent Crimes of Personal Violence Homicide by Keith Harries Assault by Jose Javier Lopez Rape in the United States by Kathleen C. Basile Robbery by Doug Williamson Crimes Against Property Burglary by Susan M. Walcott Auto Theft and Detecting Chop Shop Locations by Nancy G. La Vigne, Jill Kathleen Fleury, and Joseph Szakas Environmental Crime by Nancy L. Winter and Ute J. Dymon Confronting Computer Crimes by John Jarvis and Gordon R. Wynn Family Violence Intimate Violence by Denise A. Donnelly The Spatial Dimensions of Child Abuse and Neglect by Linda S. Turnbull Elder Abuse by Denise A. Donnelly Animal Cruelty: A Spatial Investigation by Linda S. Turnbull Organized and Entrepreneurial Crimes Mapping the Set Space of Urban Street Gangs by George E. Tita The Spatial Dynamics of Drug Trafficking by Linda S. Turnbull Prostitution by Jacqueline Boles Modern Maritime Piracy by George J. Demko "Film at 11 Crimes" Serial Murder in the United States, 1860-1995 by Christopher G. Missen Domestic Terrorism by Damon D. Camp Hate Crimes by Damon D. Camp School Violence by Pamela Riley and Joanne McDaniel Mental Mapping Criminals' Mental Maps by David Canter and Samantha Hodge Cognitive Maps and the Fear of Crime by Patricia Gilmartin Maps in Detective Fiction by Leslie Edwards Criminal Justice A Spatial Analysis of American Police Killed in the Line of Duty by Robert J. Kaminski, Eric S. Jefferis, and Chanchalat Chanhatasilpa The Concept of Community Policing and a Case Study of Lima, Ohio by William V. Ackerman Crime Scene Sketch by W. Jerry Chisum Police Department Use of Geographic Information Systems for Crime Analysis by Elaine Hallisey Henrix Capital Punishment by Keith Harries Index
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