The deterrent effect of the perceived certainty and severity of punishment: A review of the evidence and issues

Justice Quarterly

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 1987, Pages 173-217

  Paternoster, Raymond ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

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EID: 0000802230     PISSN: 07418825     EISSN: 17459109     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07418828700089271     Document Type: Article

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