Japan As A Low Crime Nation

Author : D. Leonardsen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230511538

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Japan as a Low-Crime Nation by D. Leonardsen Pdf

Criminologists have despaired that modernization and crime are inseparable. The more modern we become, the more criminal. Japan has long been seen as an exception to the rule. The reasons for this, however, have not been well understood. In this book, the independent value of culture is explored to reveal new insights. The author finds that while it remains the case that crime reduction may come at some cost to individual autonomy, the 'West' can learn from Japan to reduce the social harm of too much freedom. Instead of endless crime prevention programs through 'social engineering', policy makers could pay more attention to sociological insights concerning responsibility, obligations and collective identities.

Author : D. Leonardsen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230290310

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Crime in Japan by D. Leonardsen Pdf

Japan is often described as an inclusive society, and yet the media reports record highs in crime and suicide figures. This book examines criminal justice in Japan, and questions whether Japan really is facing social malaise, or if the media are simply creating a 'moral panic'.

Author : Jianhong Liu,Setsuo Miyazawa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319693590

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Crime and Justice in Contemporary Japan by Jianhong Liu,Setsuo Miyazawa Pdf

This book provides an important overview of key criminology and criminal justice concerns in Japan. It highlights similarities between the practice of criminology research in Japan, as well as important differences, with other areas of Asia and with the West. In previous decades, Japan attracted international attention as the only industrialized country where the crime rate declined along with a rise in urbanization and economic development. Currently, Japan still enjoys a declining crime rate (the lowest among major industrialized countries) and a study of criminal justice practices in Japan may provide important insights for other regions. Japan also experiences important contemporary challenges which are shared by other regions: 1. Japan has the highest proportion of people over the age of 60 in the world. For criminology, this means key challenges in the victimization of older people, as well as the challenges of an aging prison population. 2. Besides the United States, Japan is the only developed country that still practices capital punishment, and its rate has been on the rise in the past 20 years. 3. Japan has also introduced new reforms in its law practice, including the introduction of new trial formats. The research in this book provides a helpful overview for scholars interested in criminology and criminal justice in Japan to understand the key issues of concern, and present a framework for future research needs. It will be of interest to researchers in criminology and criminal justice, international studies, Asian Studies, sociology, and political science.

Author : James D Babb
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473908796

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The SAGE Handbook of Modern Japanese Studies by James D Babb Pdf

"A welcome addition to any reading list for those interested in contemporary Japanese society." - Roger Goodman, Nissan Professor of Modern Japanese Society, University of Oxford "I know no better book for an accessible and up-to-date introduction to this complex subject than The SAGE Handbook of Modern Japan Studies." - Hiroko Takeda, Associate Professor, Organization for Global Japanese Studies, University of Tokyo "Pioneering and nuanced in analysis, yet highly accessible and engaging in style." - Yoshio Sugimoto, Emeritus Professor, La Trobe University The SAGE Handbook of Modern Japanese Studies includes outstanding contributions from a diverse group of leading academics from across the globe. This volume is designed to serve as a major interdisciplinary reference work and a seminal text, both rigorous and accessible, to assist students and scholars in understanding one of the major nations of the world. James D. Babb is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University.

Author : Janet P. Stamatel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440860607

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Examining Crime and Justice around the World by Janet P. Stamatel Pdf

A thorough and timely investigation of both well-established and emerging crime and punishment issues, this book provides readers with compelling examples of how different countries around the world confront these problems. This book offers a detailed look at 10 "hot topics" in crime and punishment that are shared by many countries. Some of these topics are well-established within the field of criminology, such as patterns of criminal behavior, juvenile delinquency, drug trafficking, policing, and punishment; others are emerging topics that have not been well studied across a variety of countries, such as violence against women, hate crimes, and gun control. Within each topic, the book explores how eight countries experience the issue, highlighting similarities across different places as well as unique treatments of the problem. The chapter on punishment addresses the widespread use of incarceration as criminal punishment but also considers different philosophies with respect to the purpose of incarceration and whether or not this strategy is effective in the face of large-scale criminal events, such as mass atrocities. The country narratives provide historical context for understanding the particular crime or punishment issue, current trends, and relevant statistical data for describing the extent of the issue and changes over time, in addition to contemporary examples of the issue.

Author : Laura Bui,David P. Farrington
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030140977

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Crime in Japan by Laura Bui,David P. Farrington Pdf

This book reviews research on psychology and crime in Japan, and compares the findings with similar research conducted in Western industrialised countries. It examines explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour in Japan using research and theories from a psychological perspective. Topics covered include cultural explanations, developmental and life-course criminology, family violence and family risk factors, youth crime and early prevention, school factors and bullying, mental disorders, biosocial factors, psychopathy and sexual offending. In some parts, it challenges and refines the prevailing belief that Japan is a society characterised by low crime and little antisocial behaviour. This original project is the most up-to-date work on crime in Japan, and advances the important field of psychological criminology.

Author : Kinko Satō
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Crime
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038458878

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Why is There Less Crime in Japan by Kinko Satō Pdf

Author : Sonia Ryang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135995904

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Japan and National Anthropology: A Critique by Sonia Ryang Pdf

Japan and National Anthropology: A Critique is an empirically rich and theoretically sophisticated study which challenges the conventional view of Japanese studies in general and the Anglophone anthropological writings on Japan in particular. Sonia Ryang explores the process by which the postwar anthropology of Japan has come to be dominated by certain conceptual and methodological and exposes the extent to which this process has occluded our view of Japan.

Author : Franklin E. Zimring,Gordon Hawkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780198027096

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Crime Is Not the Problem by Franklin E. Zimring,Gordon Hawkins Pdf

In Crime is Not the Problem, Franklin Zimring and Gordon Hawkins revolutionize the way we think about crime and violence--by forcing us to distinguish between crime and violence. The authors reveal that compared to other industrialized nations, in most categories of nonviolent crime, American crime rates are comparable--even lower, in some cases. Only when it comes to lethal violence does the United States outpace other Western nations, with homicide rates many, many times greater. London and New York City have nearly the same number of robberies and burglaries each year, but robbers and burglars kill 54 victims in New York for every victim death in London. Why are the risks so much greater that victims will be killed or maimed in the United States? And what can be done to bring the death rate from American violence down to tolerable levels? The authors show how the impact of television and movie violence on rates of homicide is wildly overrated, but emphasize the paramount importance of guns. By making the crucial distinction between lethal violence and crime in general, the authors clear the ground for a targeted, far more effective response to the real crisis in American society. Crime is Not the Problem will reshape the debate about crime control in the United States.

Author : Lee Ellis,David P. Farrington,Anthony W. Hoskin
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780128044773

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Handbook of Crime Correlates by Lee Ellis,David P. Farrington,Anthony W. Hoskin Pdf

The Handbook of Crime Correlates, Second Edition summarizes more than a century of worldwide research on traits and social conditions associated with criminality and antisocial behavior. Findings are provided in tabular form, enabling readers to determine at a glance the nature of each association. Within each table, results are listed by country, type of crime (or other forms of antisocial behavior), and whether each variable is positively, negatively, or insignificantly associated with offending behavior. Criminal behavior is broken down according to major categories, including violent crime, property crime, drug offenses, sex offenses, delinquency, and recidivism. This book provides a resource for practitioners and academics who are interested in criminal and antisocial behavior. It is relevant to the fields of criminology/criminal justice, sociology, and psychology. No other publication provides as much information about how a wide range of variables—e.g., gender, religion, personality traits, weapons access, alcohol and drug use, social status, geography, and seasonality—correlate with offending behavior. Includes 600+ tables regarding variables related to criminal behavior Consolidates 100+ years of academic research on criminal behavior Findings are identified by country and world regions for easy comparison Lists criminal-related behaviors according to major categories Identifies universal crime correlates

Author : Denis H. J. Caro
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030618100

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Transforming Nations after the COVID-19 Pandemic by Denis H. J. Caro Pdf

In 2020, the world is in the throes of the COVID-19 global pandemic—an epidemic the likes of which humankind has not experienced for decades. This book speaks to common and fundamental underlying issues that national communities face from a humanitarian and planetary systems perspective. From the globalization initiatives of the last decades, a dynamic and interconnected new planetary system order is emerging. This book underscores the need for decent, ethical, healthy, and just societies that enable individuals to reach full human potential. It explores the future directions of 12 Key Strategic Influencer (KSI) nations through 18 systemic factors that will shape the contours of future planetary governance this century. Finally, it proposes a nonconventional systems paradigm to humanitarian challenges.

Author : Mari Kita
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781000936391

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Offender Care and Support by Families in Contemporary Japan by Mari Kita Pdf

Because people’s contact with the criminal justice system comes in different shapes and forms, scholars are now broadening their analytical scope and examining the overall repercussions of criminal justice contact on families of offenders. Compared to Western societies, Japan is known for its lower crime rates and more pronounced use of informal social control. Thus, it offers a useful research site for examining how families in a low-crime society experience criminal justice contact and how they function as an integral part of the nation’s crime control mechanism. This book considers the role of the family in the lives of offenders and the criminal justice system in Japan. Looking particularly at gender and patriarchal power relations, it reveals how cultural notions of femininity prompt the criminal justice system to rely on women as its proxy. This book explores how families of offenders often step in to fill the voids left by criminal justice institutions and social services to provide offenders with all-inclusive care. The burden of supervising and rehabilitating offenders on top of the expectation to atone for the crimes also renders families ambivalent and ashamed. Whereas the state and criminal justice authorities tend to see offenders’ families as a crucial resource for prisoner reentry, this book highlights the necessity for addressing families’ needs before automatically assuming their support. It also pushes the boundaries of feminist criminology by showing how women can be affected by male criminality and male-dominated criminal justice institutions, other than as victims and offenders. An accessible and compelling read, this book will appeal to students and scholars of criminology, sociology, gender studies, Japanese culture and all those interested in learning more about the criminal justice system in Japan.

Author : Peter J. Katzenstein
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501731464

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Cultural Norms and National Security by Peter J. Katzenstein Pdf

Nonviolent state behavior in Japan, this book argues, results from the distinctive breadth with which the Japanese define security policy, making it inseparable from the quest for social stability through economic growth. While much of the literature on contemporary Japan has resisted emphasis on cultural uniqueness, Peter J. Katzenstein seeks to explain particular aspects of Japan's security policy in terms of legal and social norms that are collective, institutionalized, and sometimes the source of intense political conflict and change. Culture, thus specified, is amenable to empirical analysis, suggesting comparisons across policy domains and with other countries. Katzenstein focuses on the traditional core agencies of law enforcement and national defense. The police and the military in postwar Japan are, he finds, reluctant to deploy physical violence to enforce state security. Police agents rarely use repression against domestic opponents of the state, and the Japanese public continues to support, by large majorities, constitutional limits on overseas deployment of the military. Katzenstein traces the relationship between the United States and Japan since 1945 and then compares Japan with postwar Germany. He concludes by suggesting that while we may think of Japan's security policy as highly unusual, it is the definition of security used in the United States that is, in international terms, exceptional.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Japan
ISBN : PURD:32754070380567

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Japan Report by Anonim Pdf

Author : Leszek Balcerowicz,Andrzej Rzo?ca
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464803260

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Puzzles of Economic Growth by Leszek Balcerowicz,Andrzej Rzo?ca Pdf

By comparing countries like Venezuela and Chile, China and India, Dominican Republic and Haiti, and others, the book tries to answer the questions of which institutions and policies are crucial for stable long term economic growth.