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| Author | : David N. Falcone |
| Publisher | : Prentice Hall |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9780135154021 |
Now in a Second Edition, this comprehensive reference book includes key terms from criminal justice, criminology and criminal law. Ideal as a companion reference in any criminal justice, criminology or criminal law course, the book is an invaluable tool for students and professionals, providing clear, complete definitions of all-important terminology.
| Author | : George Eugene Rush |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 428 |
| Release | : 1977 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Peter Joyce |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 0415492459 |
The first three sections of the book explore in turn key definitions, key pieces of legislation and key documents that have helped to shape the operations of the criminal justice system, whilst the fourth details websites of particular relevance to this field. As such, this dictionary provides an extensive but accessible introduction to the important terms that relate to both the development and the contemporary processes of criminal justice. It also succeeds in placing the UK criminal justice system within an international setting through the inclusion of entries that acknowledge the global setting in which British justice operates. --
| Author | : Dean J. Champion |
| Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
| Total Pages | : 528 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9780810854062 |
Combines a dictionary of key legal terms with an index of leading United States Supreme Court cases indexed by type of case, such as death penalty, right to counsel, and searches and seizures. The new edition of this resource for students, practitioners, and others who need access to criminal justice information contains 125 new U.S. Supreme Court cases, as well as over 5000 terms, concepts, and names. Includes index.
| Author | : Matthew J. Sheridan |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 506 |
| Release | : 2019-02-15 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1538111411 |
There has never been a more important time for those involved in criminal justice policy, operations and civil service to know their history. The Historical Dictionary of American Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive overview of the development of criminal justice in the United States. Criminal justice is a multidisciplinary endeavor, emerging across time and place through the fields of philosophy, law, biology, anthropology, and sociology. Developments occur quickly and regularly, the meanings of which are deeply embedded, not only in an historical context, but in complicated social, economic, and political circumstances as well. The field is particularly vulnerable to the exploitations of power being as closely aligned with the forces of social control as it is. The Historical Dictionary of American Criminal Justice contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,200 cross-referenced entries on the most relevant concepts, cases, people, and terms. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about American criminal justice.
| Author | : Eugene McLaughlin |
| Publisher | : SAGE |
| Total Pages | : 350 |
| Release | : 2001-05-08 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1412932912 |
Eugene McLaughlin and John Muncie have brought together, for the first time, the work of some 70 academics and practitioners worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for criminological studies and related fields. The Sage Dictionary of Criminology is informed by the principle that criminology is a contested, contradictory and interdisciplinary discourse marked by constant incursion, interactions, translations, deviations and transgressions. It is this diversity that makes the study of crime and criminal justice both complex and challenging. The dictionary sets out and explores traditional and emergent agendas in criminological studies to not only reveal its grounding in a myriad of theoretical and conce
| Author | : Mark S. Davis |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 380 |
| Release | : 2002-06-14 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1483391876 |
A handy reference for students, professionals, and anyone interested in criminal justice and criminology, The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice is an excellent, wide-ranging resource with clear definitions for over 2,000 key criminal justice terms. Often going beyond simple definitions, the dictionary presents and explains common misperceptions for selected entries. The concise definitions of terms will be easily accessible to a wide audience3⁄4 from students in introductory courses to professionals looking to brush up on key terms. Some of the topics covered in entries include: abduction, cycle of violence, eyewitness testimony, facial reconstruction, habeas corpus, La Cosa Nostra, Nuremberg Principle, Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), typology, Walker spy ring, and zoophilia.
| Author | : Virginia Benmaman |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 286 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Criminal law |
| ISBN | : |
A current, comprehensive collection defined in both English & Spanish. Reflects significant Penal Code offenses & Criminal Procedure terms. Also includes a Spanish-English index & flow charts of criminal justice procedure, indicating the steps from the commission of an offense & arrest to trial & disposition of a case, 11 penal offense charts of the major categories of penal offenses & the corresponding offenses within each category.
| Author | : Eugene McLaughlin |
| Publisher | : SAGE |
| Total Pages | : 538 |
| Release | : 2012-11-30 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1446271765 |
Now in its third edition, this bestselling reference text has established itself as the authoritative source covering the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice. Edited by two of the leading figures in the field, the book is: Comprehensive: with now over 300 entries, the third edition has been updated to include new entries and an expanded editorial introduction Definitive: concepts are precisely defined so students have a clear understanding of the history and development of each topic and debate Student-focused: each entry maps connections across various fields and issues and includes further reading to extend students′ knowledge throughout their studies International: contributions from internationally renowned academics and practitioners ensure that this book is global and comparative throughout This wide-ranging reference and research tool will be an essential companion for students and academics within criminology, criminal justice and legal studies and related fields including sociology, social policy, psychology and cultural studies.
| Author | : Graham Gooch |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 432 |
| Release | : 2007-08-23 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9780192807021 |
The only dictionary available focusing on UK law enforcement, this invaluable volume covers every aspect of criminal law including pathology, forensic medicine, commerce and trade, criminology, and psychology. Essential reference for trainee and practising police officers, and other professionals needing clear definitions of law enforcement terms.
