Wortley and Mazzerolle (Griffith U., Australia) edit these perspectives on the role the environment plays in the performance of crimes. Criminologists from all over the world compare various overlapping theories on crime analysis, and document the effectiveness of such approaches as patterns of crime, prevention and control, geographic profiling and rational choice. Designed for criminal justice students and law enforcement personnel, this book also examines the latest advances in intelligence-led policing. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)