Victimizing vulnerable groups : images of uniquely high-risk crime targets /

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Imprint:Westport, CT : Praeger, 2004.
Description:xvii, 387 p. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Series:Praeger series in criminology and crime control policy, 1060-3212
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5537068
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Varying Form of Title:High-risk crime targets
Other authors / contributors:Coston, Charisse Tia Maria, 1958-
ISBN:0275966143 (alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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