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Uneasy Peace: The Great Crime Decline, The Renewal Of City Life, And The Next War On Violence
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An Eyeopening Account Of The Transformation Of Cities And An Urgent Call To Action To Prevent Another Crime Wave.Over The Past Two Decades, American Cities Have Experienced An Astonishing Drop In Violent Crime, Dramatically Changing Urban Life. In Many Cases, Places Once Characterized By Decay And Abandonment Are Now Thriving, The Fear Of Death By Gunshot Wound Replaced By Concern About Skyrocketing Rents.In 2014, Most U.S. Cities Were Safer Than They Had Ever Been In The History Of Recorded Statistics On Crime. Patrick Sharkey Reveals The Striking Consequences: Improved School Test Scores, Since Children Are Better Able To Learn When Not Traumatized By Nearby Violence; Better Chances That Poor Children Will Rise Into The Middle Class; And A Striking Increase In The Life Expectancy Of African American Men.Sharkey Also Delineates The Combination Of Forces, Some Positive And Some Negative, That Brought About Safer Streets, From Aggressive Policing And Mass Incarceration To The Intensive Efforts Made By Local Organizations To Confront Violence In Their Own Communities.From New Yorks Harlem Neighborhood To South Los Angeles, Sharkey Draws On Original Data And Textured Accounts Of Neighborhoods Across The Country To Document The Most Successful Proven Strategies For Combatting Violent Crime And To Lay Out Innovative And Necessary Approaches To The Problem Of Violence. At A Time When Crime Is Rising Again And Powerful Political Forces Seek To Disinvest In Cities, The Insights In This Book Are Indispensable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Uneasy Peace'? A: 'Uneasy Peace' examines the significant decline in violent crime in American cities over the past two decades and the resulting transformation of urban life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Uneasy Peace' is Patrick Sharkey, a researcher and expert in urban studies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Uneasy Peace' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a high-quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 272 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and research findings.
- Q: When was 'Uneasy Peace' published? A: 'Uneasy Peace' was published on January 16, 2018.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Uneasy Peace' is sold as a new condition item, ensuring that it is unused and in perfect condition.
- Q: What insights does the book offer on urban safety? A: The book discusses successful strategies for combatting violent crime and the positive outcomes of improved safety in urban neighborhoods.
- Q: Does the book address the future of urban violence? A: Yes, 'Uneasy Peace' serves as both an analysis of past trends and a call to action to prevent future crime waves in cities.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Uneasy Peace' is well-researched and provides valuable insights, making it suitable for academic study in urban sociology and crime prevention.
- Q: What key issues does Patrick Sharkey highlight in the book? A: Sharkey highlights issues such as aggressive policing, mass incarceration, and the role of local organizations in addressing violence.