Urban Crime and Social Disorganization in China

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Focusing on Guangzhou, the book investigates crime patterns and social disorganization in China's highest crime rate city through content analysis and ethnographic fieldwork. It analyzes 1,422 crime cases from the Southern Metropolis Daily, revealing a unique gradient circle pattern of crime distribution from the city center to suburbs. By examining three communities, it identifies correlations between crime and factors like unemployment, family dynamics, and social cohesion, thereby expanding Social Disorganization Theory in an urban Chinese context. It serves as both a textbook and a resource for professionals, appealing to a broader audience.