02458nam 2200637 a 450 991048090910332120170821160628.01-4833-4949-71-4522-3916-91-4522-2394-7(CKB)2550000001197915(EBL)1598337(SSID)ssj0001112694(PQKBManifestationID)12355207(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001112694(PQKBWorkID)11162207(PQKB)10340364(MiAaPQ)EBC1598337(OCoLC)869282024(StDuBDS)EDZ0000174332(EXLCZ)99255000000119791520131121d2011 fy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe mismeasure of crime[electronic resource] /Clayton J. Mosher, Terance D. Miethe, Timothy C. HartSecond edition.Los Angeles, Calif. ;London SAGE20111 online resource (281 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-322-28331-1 1-4129-8181-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: The pervasiveness (and limitations) of measurement -- The history of measuring crime -- Official crime data -- Self-report studies -- Victimization surveys -- Crime patterns, evaluating crime policies, and criminological theories.'The Mismeasure of Crime' addresses the measurement of crime both historically and cross-nationally. It examines the strengths and weaknesses of each data source, the fundamental issues surrounding their accuracy, and the applications of these data in theoretical and policy research.Criminal statisticsCriminal statisticsUnited StatesVictims of crimes surveysVictims of crimes surveysUnited StatesElectronic books.Criminal statistics.Criminal statisticsVictims of crimes surveys.Victims of crimes surveys362.880973Mosher Clayton James964983Miethe Terance D556638Hart Timothy C1043693StDuBDSStDuBDSBOOK9910480909103321The mismeasure of crime2468826UNINA