The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice

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 2000 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 audience¾ 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 andzoophilia.Features/Benefits: Each term will contain the following:Over 2000 entries A complete current definition of the term A discussion of common misconceptions or controversies surrounding the term A cross-reference to other entries in the dictionary