Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice - 9781461456896

The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice is an international, comprehensive reference tool for the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice that is both cutting edge as well as of very high scientific quality and prestige. This 8-volume work provides a complete and systematic coverage of the field that is unprecedented. The Encyclopedia aims to "define the field" through its choice of organization and entries. It also seeks to identify and bring to the forefront emerging ideas and trends. The Encyclopedia covers Criminology and Criminal Justice in ten broad areas, with leading researchers writing substantive contributions within their area of expertise: Corrections and Criminal Justice Supervision in the CommunityCourts, Sentencing and the Judicial SystemCrimes, Criminals and VictimsCrime Places and SituationsExplanations for Criminal BehaviorForensic ScienceData, Methods, and StatisticsPolice and Law EnforcementPsychology of LawSocial Interventions and PreventionThis work features approximately 600 entries, organized in alphabetical order. The work is comprised under the direction of two Editors-in-Chief in consultation with 12 Associate Editors and more than 180 Area Editors. It will be an essential and dynamic reference for researchers in the fields of Criminology and Criminal Justice, as well as useful a research tool for those in related fields of the social and behavioral sciences.