Social strain [Elektronische Ressource] : a sociological analysis of violent crime rates in Europe / by Luis David Ramírez-de Garay

Social Strain: a Sociological Analysis of Violent Crime Rates in Europe by Luis David Ramírez-de Garay Thesis submitted for assessment with a view of obtaining the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. phil.) of the University of Bielefeld, Faculty of Sociology. Supervisors: Prof. em. Dr. Günter Albrecht Prof. Dr. Jost Reinecke Bielefeld, April 2010 Index of Contents List of Figures ........................................................................................................................... 4 List of Tables.............................................................................................................................. 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 5 I. Living in Flatland? The Cross-National Study of Homicide ........................................... 11 I.1. The double structure of criminology........................................................................ 12 I.2. The comparative approach in criminology............................................................... 13 I.3. Cross-national research on homicide ....................................................................... 16 I.4. Theory related problems of cross-national research on homicide............................ 17 I.5.