Cities with Little Crime: The Case of Switzerland (American Sociological Association Rose Monographs) - Softcover

Clinard, Marshall B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521293278 ISBN 13: 9780521293273

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1978

Synopsis

In this comparative study, Professor Clinard challenges the often noted correlation between high rates of crime and high levels of urbanization and industrialization by examining the case of Switzerland. He performs a series of tests designed to determine whether Swiss crime rates are indeed remarkably low. His research is based on surveys of crime victimization in Zurich and of Swiss attitudes toward crime, as well as statements about crime by government officials, newspaper reports on crime, and trends in theft insurance rates. Professor Clinard analyzes the characteristics of Swiss society that seem to be responsible for the low incidence of crime. Particularly important, he suggests, are the citizen's sense of responsibility in crime control, the decentralization of government, the broad integration of youths and adults, and the nature of the Swiss criminal justice system. His policy recommendations are valuable for all nations, both developed and developing, that are concerned with crime control.

About this title

Book Description:

In this comparative study, Professor Clinard challenges the often noted correlation between high rates of crime and high levels of urbanization and industrialization by examining the case of Switzerland. Professor Clinard's policy recommendations are valuable for all nations, both developed and developing, that are concerned with crime control.

About the Author:

Cinard, University of Wisconsin sociologist, has done extensive research on, and acted as a consultant on, crime in many countries. He is the recipient of the Edwin H. Sutherland Award for Distinguished Contributions in Criminology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0521293278
• ISBN 13: 9780521293273
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 228