Franklin E. Zimring

Franklin E. Zimring is a renowned American criminologist and legal scholar known for his work on criminal justice, juvenile justice, and the death penalty. He is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law.

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  1. 1. The City That Became Safe

    New York's Lessons for Urban Crime and Its Control
    Cover of 'The City That Became Safe' by Franklin E. Zimring

    This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the dramatic decline in crime rates in New York City over the past two decades, challenging conventional wisdom and simplistic explanations. It meticulously examines the strategies and policies implemented by law enforcement and city officials, attributing the sustained drop in crime to a combination of innovative policing tactics, demographic shifts, and socio-economic changes. Through a detailed exploration of statistical data and crime trends, the author provides a nuanced understanding of how one of the world's largest cities transformed into a model of urban safety, offering valuable lessons for policymakers and cities worldwide.

    The 14554th Greatest Book of All Time
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