The major theme of this volume is state-of-the-art criminology at the millennium and its impact into the 21st century. It is appropriate that such a volume be produced in honour of Marvin E. Wolfgang, the most influential criminologist in the English-speaking world. Those invited to contribute were students or colleagues of Professor Wolfgang and are themselves distinguished criminologists. They represent criminology both of the past and the future. The book honours Marvin Wolfgang, but also provides an account of where the discipline of criminology stands and its future directions.