Presents the life stories of seventy-three North American criminals.
Written with clarity and accessibility in mind for students and professionals alike, this reference work offers a go-to scholarly place to quickly educate oneself on familiar and unfamiliar topics in the criminological and criminal justice ...
Criminal justice professionals will also find it valuable and fascinating balance of academic research and "true crime" material they can relate to in their own experience.
Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice
A Chronology provides readers with a historical perspective of street crime in America. Appendices provide sources of data and statistics, annotated to highlight their relevance.
In a thorough reappraisal of the white-collar and corporate crime scene, this Second Edition builds on the first edition to complete the criminal narrative in an outstanding reference resource.
From the Introduction:"The history of crime in America is quite simply the history of America"
A collection of bizarre true stories about crimes, criminals, prisoners, and police.
This work offers a thorough introduction to the field of criminal justice, including types of crime; policing; courts and sentencing; landmark legal decisions; and local, state, and federal corrections systems--and the key topics and issues ...
An alphabetical listing of topics related to crime scene investigation including the crimes, methods of operation and forensic evidence.
Appendixes cover careers in criminal justice, Web resources, and professional organizations. A lengthy bibliography lists relevant works."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003.