Latino homicide : immigration, violence, and community / Ramiro Martinez, Jr.

Author/creator Martínez, Ramiro author.
Format Book
EditionSecond edition.
PublicationNew York, NY : Routledge, 2015.
Descriptionxiv, 210 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCriminal justice series
Criminal justice series. ^A1180
Abstract "Latino Homicide is the first empirically based, but readable book for courses to counter the conventional wisdom that immigrant populations only contribute crime to their communities. For this second edition, Martinez further emphasizes his argument with updated data and the addition of a new city, San Antonio. With fascinating case studies from police reports and actual cases from six varied cities, Latino homicide rates are revealed to be markedly lower than one would expect, given the economic deprivation of these urban areas. Far from dangerous or criminal, these communities often have exceptionally strong social networks precisely because of their shared immigrant experiences. Martinez skillfully refutes negative stereotypes in a coherent and critically rigorous analysis of the issues"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formCase studies.
LCCN 2014021749
ISBN9780415536516 hardback
ISBN0415536510 hardback
ISBN9780415536530 pbk.
ISBN0415536537 pbk.
ISBNelectronic bk.

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HV6529 .M37 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold