This valuable book provides concise but robust definitions of key terms and concepts, going well beyond a simple explanation of the word or theme. Offering a succinct approach to the vocabulary and terminology of historical and contemporary approaches to crime and punishment, it includes entries from expert contributors in a user-friendly A-Z format with clear direction to related entries and further reading. Including explanations of terms ranging from 'garrotting' to The Bow Street Runners, baby farming to juvenile delinquency, this easily accessible text will be ideal for the reader to draw on across the variety of modules and studies relating to the topic.
This valuable book provides concise but robust definitions of key terms and concepts, going well beyond a simple explanation of the word or theme. Offering a succinct approach to the vocabulary and terminology of historical and contemporary approaches to crime and punishment, it includes entries from expert contributors in a user-friendly A-Z format with clear direction to related entries and further reading. Including explanations of terms ranging from 'garrotting' to The Bow Street Runners, baby farming to juvenile delinquency, this easily accessible text will be ideal for the reader to draw on across the variety of modules and studies relating to the topic.

A Companion to the History of Crime and Criminal Justice
330
A Companion to the History of Crime and Criminal Justice
330Hardcover(First Edition)
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ISBN-13: | 9781447325864 |
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Publisher: | Bristol University Press |
Publication date: | 07/21/2017 |
Series: | Companions in Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Edition description: | First Edition |
Pages: | 330 |
Product dimensions: | 6.77(w) x 9.45(h) x 0.04(d) |