Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

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***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 victimizationCombines state-of-the-art coverage of developments in areas such as homeland security and forensic science, with the core topics within criminology and criminal justiceEdited by one of criminology's leading authorities, and peer reviewed by a team of 14 associate editors, all of whom are renowned in their fieldsBrings together an international team of contributors from ten countries to offer a uniquely global perspective on topics such as transnational crime5 Volumeswww.encyclopediaofcriminology.com

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Utgivningsdatum2013-12-27
Mått203 x 277 x 218 mm
Vikt5 452 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieWiley Series of Encyclopedias in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Antal sidor2 760
FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
MedarbetareAlbanese,JayS.
ISBN9780470670286
UtmärkelserCommended for Outstanding Reference Source - Reference and User Services Association 2015 (United States)

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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 Elske Smith Distinguished Lecturer Award from Virginia Commonwealth University, and The Gerhard Mueller Award from the International Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.Dr. Albanese is the current chair of the American Society of Criminology’s Division of International Criminology. He is the author or editor of more than 15 books, including Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice: Being Ethical When No One is Looking (Third Edition, 2012), Transnational Crime and the 21st Century (2011), and Organized Crime in Our Times (Sixth Edition, 2011).

“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 upper-level undergraduates through practitioners in criminology/criminal justice; general readers.” (Choice, 1 September 2014)“Anyone among us who can advance effective strategies for persuading this generation of students that there is still much of value to be gained from engaging with encyclopedias such as this one would be making a highly commendable contribution to our field.” (American Reference Books Annual, 1 June 2014)