Encyclopedia of criminology and deviant behavior / Clifton D. Bryant, editor-in-chief.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bryant, Clifton D., 1932-

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminology--Encyclopedias.

Criminology.

Deviant behavior--Encyclopedias.

Deviant behavior.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

4 volumes : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : Brunner-Routledge, [2001]

Summary:

The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behavior is the first truly comprehensive work in the field of criminology and sociology. This unique Encyclopedia is separated into four-volumes, covering Historical, Conceptual, and Theoretical Issues and Self Destructive Behavior and Disvalued Identity. There are over 550 entries -- each with 2,000 to 3,500 words -- covering a multitude 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.

Contents:

v. 1. Historical, conceptual, and theoretical issues / associate editors, Patricia Adler, Peter Adler, Jay Corzine

v. 2. Crime and juvenile delinquency / associate editors, David Luckenbill, Dennis Peck

v. 3. Sexual deviance / associate editors, Nanette Davis, Gilbert Geis

v. 4. Self-destructive behavior and disvalued identity / associate editors, Charles E. Faupel, Paul M. Roman.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

1560327723

OCLC:

44586482