The Paradox of “Eyes on the Street”: Pedestrian Density and Fear of Crime in Yaoundé, Cameroon
Most studies highlighting the link between the urban environment and fear of crime (FoC) have focused on less populated spaces in urban areas, and concluded that the presence of activities and people in a space makes its users more confident. This study analyses the paradoxical phenomenon of FoC in...
Main Authors: | Paul Emile Tchinda, Seung-Nam Kim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/13/5300 |
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