Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behaviour

<p>The <em>Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behavior</em> is the first truly comprehensive work in the field of criminology and sociology. This unique <em>Encyclopedia</em> is separated into four volumes covering Historical Conceptual and Theoretical Issues and Self Destructive and Disvalues Identity. There are over 550 entries each with 2000 to 3500 words covering a multitiude of topics related to criminology deviant behavior and other unusual sociological phenomena. Each entry includes a comprehensive definition of the term concise practical information (such as tables and/or diagrams) and a bibliography; they are written in such a way to be accessible not only to professionals or those familiar with the terminology but also to students and non-expert professionals.<br>The editor-in-chief of this comprehensive <em>Encylopedia</em> is a leading figure in criminology and deviant behaviour. He is the former President of the Southern Sociological Association and the Mid-South Sociological Association. Dr. Bryant was a founding editor-in-chief of the journal <em>Deviant Behavior</em> and was a Fulbright Professor at the National Taiwan University. He has also been awarded numerous awards and has written countless articles.</p>