Planning for Crime Prevention: A Transatlantic Perspective

London: Routledge, 2001. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. The interior of the book is clean and crisp. There are two stamps on the title page that show that this is an ex-library copy, but there are no other marks or library additions. The blue covers are fresh, again with no marks, wear or library additions. There is no dust jacket. Despite the stamps, this is a very good copy. Synopsis: This book links theory, evidence and practical application to bridge gaps between planning, design and criminology. The authors investigate connections between crime prevention and development planning with an international approach, looking at initiatives in the field and incorporating an understanding of current responses to the growth of technology and terrorism. The book builds upon established theory and incorporates original research on the evolving. It also examines the relationships between planning systems, police, citizens and technology. Section headers: 1. Crime, costs and the quality of life. -- 2. Crime trends in the USA and in Britain. -- 3. Echoes from the past: caves, castles, citadels, walls and trenches. -- 4. Basic theories and principles of place-based crime prevention planning. -- 5. American policy and practice. -- 6. Case studies in North America. -- 7. British policy and practice. -- 8. British case studies. -- 9. Some Anglo-American comparisons. -- 10. The way forward.