Bruinsma, Gerben. creator editor. Weisburd, David. editor. SpringerLink (Online service) text xxu 2014 monographic eng

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access LXII, 5614 p. 311 illus., 156 illus. in color. eReference. online resource. 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 10-volume work provides a complete and systematic coverage of the field that is unprecedented.  The Encyclopedia "defines the field" through its choice of organization and entries. It identifies and brings emerging ideas and trends to the forefront. 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 Community Courts, Sentencing and the Judicial System Crimes, Criminals and Victims Crime Places and Situations Explanations for Criminal Behavior Forensic Science Data, Methods, and Statistics Police and Law Enforcement Psychology of Law Social Interventions and Prevention This 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 is 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. The Encyclopedia consists of approximately 600 entries, organized alphabetically, covering these ten major areas: Corrections and Criminal Justice Supervision -- Courts, Sentencing and the Judicial System -- Crimes, Criminals and Victims -- Crime Places and Situations -- Explanations for Criminal Behavior -- Forensic Science -- Data, Methods and Statistics -- Police and Law Enforcement -- Psychology of Law -- Social Interventions and Prevention. edited by Gerben Bruinsma, David Weisburd. Social sciences Criminology Social Sciences Criminology & Criminal Justice HV6001-7220.5 364 9781461456902 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5690-2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5690-2 131028 20140220082458.0 978-1-4614-5690-2