First Published

This title was first published in 2000: 

Content Focus

The papers in this volume are concerned with the prevention of crime. Like other books in the International Library, the text is intended primarily for reference by those who need to reflect upon what criminology has had to say about important, contemporary concerns of criminal policy.

Purpose and Scope

The papers present a kind of history of ideas which together trace the emergence of some key components of contemporary thinking about reducing crime.