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The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Jay S. Albanese
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Description for The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Hardcover. Comprising over 500 entries on the essential topics within criminology and criminal justice, and available online and as a five-volume print set, this encyclopedia offers a state-of-the-art survey informed by the very latest theory and research. Series: The Wiley Series of Encyclopedias in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 2724 pages. BIC Classification: JKV; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 176 x 29. Weight in Grams: 4874.
***Selected as a 2015 Outstanding Reference Source by Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association***
"An excellent introduction to topics under the criminology umbrella for those unschooled in the field and a state-of-the-art refresher for those who are."
—Choice
- Offers wide-ranging and comprehensive coverage spanning 15 substantive areas within criminology and criminal justice, including criminal law, juvenile justice, education and professionalism, history of crime, and victimization
- Combines state-of-the-art coverage of developments in areas such as homeland security and forensic science, with the core topics within criminology and criminal justice
- Edited by one of criminology's leading authorities, and ... Read more
- Brings together an international team of contributors from ten countries to offer a uniquely global perspective on topics such as transnational crime
5 Volumes
www.encyclopediaofcriminology.com
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
2760
Condition
New
Series
The Wiley Series of Encyclopedias in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Number of Pages
2760
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470670286
SKU
V9780470670286
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Ref
99-31
About Jay S. Albanese
Jay S. Albanese is Professor in the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. A celebrated authority on criminology and criminal justice, he is the former head of the International Center at the National Institute of Justice – the research arm of the US Department of Justice – and has received many prestigious awards, including The ... Read more
Reviews for The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice
“This work is set to be the first in series from Wiley and if this work is an indication of what is to follow, I will very much look forward to the future sets focusing on theoretical criminology, juvenile justice and delinquency and, finally, crime and punishment.” (Reference Reviews, 1 June 2015) “Summing Up: Highly recommended. Libraries supporting ... Read more