Savannah Homicides in a Century of Change: 1896 to 1903 and 1986 to 1993

Savannah Homicides in a Century of Change: 1896 to 1903 and 1986 to 1993

This study examines homicides in two 8-year periods, 90 years apart, in Savannah, Georgia, using pre-UCR homicide data from multiple public records sources for the early period and detailed police reports to augment the Uniform Crime Reports in the later period. The study finds significant changes...

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Main Authors: Richard R. E. Kania, Vance McLaughlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina Sociological Association 2008-06-01
Series:Sociation Today
Subjects:
homicide
Southern culture of violence
pre-UCR statistics
Savannah
interpersonal violence
Online Access:http://www.ncsociology.org/sociationtoday/v61/savannah.htm

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