Kurzbeschreibung

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. It spans 15 substantive areas, including criminal law, juvenile justice, education and professionalism, history of crime, and victimization. Progressive topics such as homeland security and forensic science are explored alongside core subjects including crime,its causes, and its prevention; the agencies of criminal justice; law; behavior; and the management of police, courts, and corrections. It combines this breadth of coverage with the authority and international perspective of an experienced editorial team, creating a definitive reference resource for students, scholars, and professionals.