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Latino Homicide
Ramiro Martínez (Jr.)
其他書名
Immigration, Violence and Community
出版Psychology Press, 2002
主題Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & SocialSocial Science / CriminologySocial Science / Emigration & ImmigrationSocial Science / Sociology / GeneralSocial Science / Ethnic Studies / American / Hispanic American Studies
ISBN04159340369780415934039
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=2GyHooESXFwC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋According to some politicians and much of the mainstream media, immigrant populations only contribute crime to their communities. Seen as unmotivated and unemployed, these immigrants are thought to be a threat to society's moral fiber, and a burden to its justice system.

Ramiro Martinez tells a very different story in Latino Homicide. Studying five major cities--Chicago, El Paso, Houston, Miami, and San Diego--Martinez reveals Latino homicide rates to be markedly lower than one would expect, given the economic deprivation of these urban areas. Far from dangerous or criminal, these communities often have exceptionally strong social networks precisely because of their shared immigrant experiences. With fascinating case studies drawn from police reports and actual cases, LatinoHomiciderefutes negative stereotypes in a coherent and critically rigorous analysis of the issues.