This paper has two goals. The first is to show that the heat hypothesis provides a partial
explanation of violent crime in society. The second is to suggest an alternative hypothesis …

This article critically reviews the empirical research on the association of firearm possession
with suicide and homicide. Both suicide and homicide reflect intentional behavior with the …

Inequality and injustice have long been part of the structure of our society, including law,
crime, and the criminal justice system. Class, Race, Gender, and Crime, sixth edition …

Despite the widespread attention given to identity theft, there is much confusion on how best
to define and measure it. Recent attempts to measure its extent through victimization surveys …

Abstract Despite the Latin American region being the home to only 9 per cent of the global
population, the region has the world's highest combined level of income inequality, with a …

The literature has suggested several approaches to explain violent crime, such as the heat
hypothesis that more violence is associated to very hot temperature. However, the manifold …

Choices of inequality measure and homicide type may account for mixed findings on the
income inequality–homicide link. We aim to acquaint criminologists with several income …

Originating in the tradition of classical sociology (Durkheim, Merton), anomie theory posits
how broad social conditions influence deviant behavior and crime. The French sociologist …

Background Neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with adverse health
outcomes, but longitudinal data among Black Americans, who tend to live in more deprived …

Criminal and anti-social behaviors are mainly perpetrated by adults with a history of juvenile
delinquency. In order to prevent recidivism, it is urgent to understand the factors that …