Crime Victims: An Introduction to Victimology

by Andrew Karmen

The first and most comprehensive look at victimology, Karmen's CRIME VICTIMS offers balanced coverage of this complex and at times, controversial subject.

Genres: Crime, Nonfiction, Law, Textbooks, School

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Noah Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the definition of exhaustive, yet it is highly recommended for anyone looking for both sides of any aspect of victimology (as Mr. Karmen expertly presents both sides of every angle imagined in this area).

[Annemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well organized. Used this for my Victimology course. My students found this text very useful.

[Dr. Phoenix · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well presented and defined text covering all the aspects of victimology and the various processes for dealing with justice suffering and reconciliation. It covers all possible victims including children, the elderly, robbery, rape, murder and other crime victims,Victim groups with special problems; including law enforcement officers, the handicapped, hate and race crime victims. The book I read was a slightly different version not for sale in the US.

[Taylore · Rating 3 out of 5]

For those in a college victimology course, this book is excellent. Lots of information about the rediscovery and plight of victims over the last 30 or so years. Certainly, I would not recommend this book for anyone outside a victimology or criminal justice course, as that is who the author's target audience focuses on.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of data. Great current examples of up to date cases. Presented in an easy to follow format. Tons of information for anyone interested in the criminal justice / forensics / social work / psychology fields.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

BU CMJ 625 Crime Victims text book

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

ehh....

[Jared Knowles]

A useful introduction to the subject. Easy to read. Thought provoking.