The encyclopedia of criminology and criminal justice /

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Imprint:Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley Blackwell, 2014.
©2014
Description:1 online resource (5 volumes).
Language:English
Series:The Wiley series of encyclopedias in criminology and criminal justice
Wiley series of encyclopedias in criminology and criminal justice.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11550994
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Other authors / contributors:Albanese, Jay S., editor.
ISBN:9781118517383
1118517385
9781786842312
1786842319
9780470670286
0470670282
Digital file characteristics:text file HTML PDF
Notes:Articles in both HTML and PDF formats.
Published simultaneously as a five-volume print set and via Wiley Online Library.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Print version record.
Summary:"Comprising over 500 entries on the essential topics and informed by the latest theory and research, this innovative reference resource offers a state-of-the-art survey of the fields of criminology and criminal justice. 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."--Publisher's description.
Other form:Encyclopedia of criminology and criminal justice. [Hoboken, N.J.] : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2014 9780470670286
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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 victimization 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 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 Brings together an international team of contributors from ten countries to offer a uniquely global perspective on topics such as transnational crime

5 Volumes
www.encyclopediaofcriminology.com

Item Description:Articles in both HTML and PDF formats.
Published simultaneously as a five-volume print set and via Wiley Online Library.
Physical Description:1 online resource (5 volumes).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118517383
1118517385
9781786842312
1786842319
9780470670286
0470670282