Crime Victims: an introduction to victimology

The Story

Andrew Karmen, a leading authority in the field of victimology, offers readers one of the most comprehensive, objective, and well-researched accounts available on society's crime victims. Recognizing the emotionally and politically charged nature of the subject, the text explores opposing sides of controversial issues. To illustrate various concepts and themes, many real-life cases and various opinions of preeminent researchers in the field are presented. Responding to the growing interest in victimology, this expanded Third Edition offers broader coverage, including the latest statistics and references from timely research studies. Readers will find more information and analysis about murder, robbery, and auto theft; child abuse; repressed memories of childhood molestations; battered women; sexual assau

A paperback edition from 1996 of Crime Victims by Andrew Karmen. It runs to 416 pages, in very good condition. We hold one copy, so once it is gone it is gone. Shelved under Mystery, Crime & Thrillers. Wrapped with care for collectors and shipped from Kuwait.