Title
Encyclopedia of criminology and criminal justice [electronic resource] / Gerben Bruinsma, David Weisburd, editors.
ISBN
9781461456902 electronic book
1461456908 electronic book
9781461456896
Published
New York, NY : SpringerReference, 2014.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (lxii, 5614 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4614-5690-2 doi
Call Number
HV6017
Dewey Decimal Classification
364.03
Summary
The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice is an international, comprehensive reference tool for the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice that is both cutting edge as well as of very high scientific quality and prestige. This 10-volume work provides a complete and systematic coverage of the field that is unprecedented. The Encyclopedia "defines the field" through its choice of organization and entries. It identifies and brings emerging ideas and trends to the forefront. The Encyclopedia covers Criminology and Criminal Justice in ten broad areas, with leading researchers writing substantive contributions within their area of expertise: Corrections and Criminal Justice Supervision in the Community Courts, Sentencing and the Judicial System Crimes, Criminals and Victims Crime Places and Situations Explanations for Criminal Behavior Forensic Science Data, Methods, and Statistics Police and Law Enforcement Psychology of Law Social Interventions and Prevention.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 4, 2013).
The Encyclopedia consists of approximately 600 entries, organized alphabetically, covering these ten?major areas: Corrections and Criminal Justice Supervision
Courts, Sentencing and the Judicial System
Crimes, Criminals and Victims
Crime Places and Situations
Explanations for Criminal Behavior
Forensic Science
Data, Methods and Statistics
Police and Law Enforcement
Psychology of Law
Social Interventions and Prevention.
