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Criminologists have traditionally focused, albeit almost exclusively, on the perpetrators of crime, and rightfully so; however, by focusing their collective attention on the perpetrators, researchers ...

From the immense popularity of 20th century novels “In Cold Blood” and “Helter Skelter” to the record-breaking success of television shows “Dateline” and “Law and Order,” stories of violent crime have ...

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This paper shows that e-commerce continues to be exploited by criminal actors. Regulators and governments can do more to prevent this. E-commerce, or the sale of goods and services online, has ...

Becker’s model—which suggests individuals behave rationally, making decisions by weighing potential gains against risks—is particularly relevant in understanding crime dynamics. This theory posits ...

Chapter: 5 An Empirical Assessment of the Contemporary Crime Trends Puzzle: A Modest Step Toward a More Comprehensive Research Agenda--Eric P. Baumer Unfortunately, this book can't be printed from the ...