NCJ Number
9552
Date Published
1972
Length
87 pages
Annotation
DISPARITY BETWEEN THE LAW AND SOCIAL ATTITUDES TOWARDS BEHAVIOR WHICH IS CONSIDERED CRIMINAL BY LAW.
Abstract
RESEARCH IS DIRECTED TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CROSSCULTURAL INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF DEVIANCE. THE STUDY EXAMINES THE DESIGN OF THE SURVEY INSTRUMENT AND DISCUSSES SAMPLING PROBLEMS. A FINAL QUESTIONNAIRE DESCRIBING A LIST OF ACTS IN YUGOSLAVIA, IRAN, AND ITALY IS INCLUDED.