Encyclopedia of Criminology

Everyone who reads the news or watches television has an opinion about crime and law enforcement, but scholarly work takes its own course. Grounded in sociology with contributions from psychology, political science, law, economics, and geography, the disciplines of criminology and criminal justice are multifaceted and overlapping. This three- volume reference aims to provide a comprehensive, authoritative review of both traditional and contemporary topics, including theoretical concerns as well as the practicalities of causes, cures, and the justice system. Coverage encompasses the history of criminology and of legal and criminal justice traditions, types and correlates of criminal behavior, victimization, global issues, professional issues, and prominent figures. Entries range in length from about 1,000 to several thousand words; they are cross-referenced and include references, and Volume 3 contains the index. Editor Miller (U. of South Carolina) shouldered completion of the work after the demise in 2001 of editor Wright (Arkansas State U.). Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)