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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454142903321

Autore

Millie Andrew

Titolo

Anti-social behaviour [[electronic resource] /] / Andrew Millie

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, : Open University Press, 2009

ISBN

1-281-96469-7

9786611964696

0-335-23762-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (244 p.)

Disciplina

302.542

Soggetti

Disorderly conduct - Prevention

Disorderly conduct - Great Britain - Prevention

Disorderly conduct - Great Britain

Disorderly conduct

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Front cover; Half title; Title page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Boxes, figures and tables; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 What is anti-social behaviour (ASB)?; Chapter 2 The extent and nature of anti-social behaviour in Britain; Chapter 3 A theoretical framework for anti-social behaviour; Chapter 4 What causes anti-social behaviour?; Chapter 5 What can be gained by tackling anti-social behaviour?; Chapter 6 The anti-social behaviour order (ASBO); Chapter 7 Other enforcement options; Chapter 8 Preventing anti-social behaviour; Chapter 9 Conclusions; References; Index

Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

Considers contested definitions of anti-social behaviour (ASB). This book explains ASB, including theoretical perspectives, consideration of causes and different rationales for tackling ASB. It looks at the options available in Britain to those wishing to tackle the problem, from the Anti-Social Behaviour Order to various preventative strategies.