Abstract
Almost all of the factors discussed in Chapter 1 have contributed to a growth in the crimes of kidnap and extortion of all kinds, for political or pecuniary gain. This growth has been a part of two other trends: a general growth of violent crime; and a general growth in political violence since 1968. There have been about 2500 recorded kidnaps since 1976 and there have undoubtedly been many more which were never reported.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 1987 Richard Clutterbuck
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Clutterbuck, R. (1987). The Growth of Kidnap and Extortion. In: Kidnap, Hijack and Extortion: The Response. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-18754-6_2
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-18754-6_2
Publisher Name: Palgrave Macmillan, London
Print ISBN: 978-0-333-41938-0
Online ISBN: 978-1-349-18754-6
eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies CollectionSocial Sciences (R0)