Revisiting the 'ideal victim' : developments in critical victimology / Marian Duggan.

Contributor(s):

Duggan, Marian [editor.]

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Policy Press scholarship onlinePublisher: Bristol : Policy Press, 2019Description: 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)Content type:

text
still image

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computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781447339182

Contained works:

Christie, Nils, 1928-2015. Ideal victim

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Additional physical formats: Print version :: No titleDDC classification:

362.88 23

LOC classification:

HV6250.25

Online resources:

Policy Press scholarship online

Summary: Nils Christie's (1986) seminal work on the 'Ideal Victim' is reproduced in full in this edited collection of vibrant and provocative essays that respond to and update the concept from a range of thematic positions. Each chapter celebrates and commemorates his work by analysing, evaluating and critiquing the current nature and impact of victim identity, experience, policy and practice. The collection expands the focus and remit of 'victim studies', addressing key themes around race, gender, faith, ability and age while encompassing new and diverse issues. Examples include sex workers as victims of hate crimes, victims' experiences of online fraud, and recognising historic child sexual abuse victims in Ireland.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nils Christie's (1986) seminal work on the 'Ideal Victim' is reproduced in full in this edited collection of vibrant and provocative essays that respond to and update the concept from a range of thematic positions. Each chapter celebrates and commemorates his work by analysing, evaluating and critiquing the current nature and impact of victim identity, experience, policy and practice. The collection expands the focus and remit of 'victim studies', addressing key themes around race, gender, faith, ability and age while encompassing new and diverse issues. Examples include sex workers as victims of hate crimes, victims' experiences of online fraud, and recognising historic child sexual abuse victims in Ireland.

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Revisiting the 'ideal victim' : developments in critical victimology / Marian Duggan.