Crime Wave ? The American Homicide Epidemic
The American Homicide Epidemic
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Product details:
- Publisher MI ? New York University
- Date of Publication 29 April 2025
- Number of Volumes Print PDF
- ISBN 9781479831111
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages224 pages
- Size 229x152x15 mm
- Weight 440 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 28 b/w images 700
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Why homicides have increased
The homicide rate in the United States increased by approximately 55 percent from 2014 to 2021. An initial spike in homicide rates began in 2015, and the rate continued on its generally upward trajectory through subsequent years, eventually increasing by the largest annual margin in recorded history during 2020. By 2021, several cities and states recorded homicide rates higher than during the crime-plagued 1990s. Why did America suddenly become more violent?
James Tuttle examines the underlying causes behind this surge in violence, arguing that it is the result of the decline in American well-being, a growing distrust in institutions, an increase in alcohol and drug abuse, and escalating firearm sales. Tuttle also shows how the homicide epidemic has hit different parts of the country; notably there has been an increase in homicide in the Midwest that is 25 percent greater than in the rest of the country.
Through comprehensive analysis of the most recent crime data available, Tuttle provides compelling evidence supporting these contentions, illuminating the intricate relationship between societal decline and the homicide epidemic. This book builds on evidence that demonstrates the limited impact of police tactics on crime rates, and finds little substantiation for the notion that police department defunding played a role in the rise of crime across American cities. Crime Wave attempts to reframe the public debate beyond the current ?police-only? paradigm of explaining crime trends by examining the broader social and cultural forces that shape American violence.
"In his compelling new book Crime Wave, James Tuttle explores the connection between America's decline and the rising homicide rate, focusing specifically on the period between 2015 and 2021. He examines what he calls an ?American Malaise??a time when the economy falters, community bonds weaken, and trust in government and major institutions erodes. What happens to a society when faith in each other and its institutions is lost? Many Americans are left to cope in self-destructive ways, turning to drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and the purchase of firearms in an attempt to feel safe. Grounded in core sociological and criminological concepts, this thought-provoking book will leave you reflecting on the most serious of crimes." More
