02423nam 2200625 a 450 991081618750332120161219111700.01-4833-4949-71-4522-3916-91-4522-2394-7(CKB)2550000001197915(EBL)1598337(SSID)ssj0001112694(PQKBManifestationID)12355207(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001112694(PQKBWorkID)11162207(PQKB)10340364(MiAaPQ)EBC1598337(OCoLC)869282024(StDuBDS)EDZ0000174332(EXLCZ)99255000000119791520131121d2011 fy 0engur|||||||||||txtccrThe mismeasure of crime[electronic resource] /Clayton J. Mosher, Terance D. Miethe, Timothy C. Hart2nd ed.Los Angeles, Calif. ;London SAGE20111 online resource (xii, 265 p.) illDescription 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 StatesCriminal statistics.Criminal statisticsVictims of crimes surveys.Victims of crimes surveys362.880973Mosher Clayton James556637Miethe Terance D556638Hart Timothy C1622495StDuBDSStDuBDSBOOK9910816187503321The mismeasure of crime3956387UNINA