Linking political violence and crime in Latin America : myths, realities, and complexities /
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| Imprint: | Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016] |
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| Description: | xxii, 152 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Security in the Americas in the twenty-first century Security in the Americas in the twenty-first century. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10786259 |
Table of Contents:
- Tables
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Introduction: Politics, Crime, and Violence in Latin America
- 1. The Politics of Crime, Violence, and Policy
- 2. Gang Conflict and Drug Trafficking: Challenges and Opportunities for Conflict Resolution in Mexico and Central America
- 3. Unpacking Post-Conflict Violence and Crime in El Salvador: The Role of Public Security
- 4. Prison Violence and Change: The Impact of Crime Control Policies on Honduran Prisons
- 5. Violence and Place-Belongingness: Myths and Realities of Violence in Colombia
- Conclusion: Thematic Linkages, Deviations, and Policy Implications
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
- About the Contributors