Full Description
This volume aims to explain the mechanisms for the "epidemic-like" rise in homicide rates São Paulo, Brazil during the late 20th century as well as their sharp decrease after 2000.
Contents
Introduction.- Theory and Methodology for Studying the Homicide Curve in Sao Paolo.- Sao Paolo before the Homicide Rise.- The Beginning of Growth: Death Squads in Sao Paolo, Police and Justiceiros.- The Spread of Homicide: Intraterritorial Conflicts.- Strengthening of the First Capital Command and Processing of Criminal Careers.- New Policies and Technologies.- A New Pact to Avoid Self-Annihilation.-The Homicide Decline in Sao Paolo and throughout Brazil.- Conclusion.
