The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Ed. by Albanese, Jay S.

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Comprising over 500 entries on the essential topics within criminology and criminal justice, and available in print and online, this encyclopedia offers a state-of-the-art survey informed by the very latest theory and research. 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 in these interdisciplinary and dynamic fields.

Comprehensive: Offers wide-ranging coverage spanning 15 substantive areas within criminology and criminal justice, including criminal law, juvenile justice, education and professionalism, history of crime, and victimization
Authoritative: Edited by one of criminology's leading authorities, and peer reviewed by a team of 14 associate editors, all of whom are renowned in their fields
Accessible: Uniquely organized to allow easy searching and cross referencing by keyword, topic, or alphabetical order
International: Brings together a global team of contributors from ten countries to offer a uniquely international perspective on topics such as transnational crime
Cutting-edge: 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
Interdisciplinary: Draws on the very latest theory and research from a number of fields, including criminal justice, criminology, sociology, law, security studies, and the psychology of crime, resulting in a valuable resource that will appeal to all those studying or working in related disciplines
Multi-format: Publishing simultaneously as a five-volume print set and via Wiley Online Library; visit www.encyclopediaofcriminology.com for further details

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 14567028000
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 2760
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Januar 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 277mm x 214mm x 210mm
• Gewicht: 5391g
• ISBN-13: 9780470670286
• ISBN-10: 0470670282
• Artikelnr.: 37305034

Autorenporträt

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).

Rezensionen

"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)