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From the Review in Library Journal"Citing both the enormous amount of information currently available on crime and increased interest in the topic since September 11, editor Levinson . . . aims to give readers a comprehensive overview by bringing together material from numerous sources. The encyclopedia′s four hefty volumes include 430 signed entries, which are followed by a ′Readers Guide′ that helps in locating articles on related topics . . . The encyclopedia covers a whole range of unusual topics. . . . Written in a popular style, the work is not overburdened with graphs, statistics, or extraneous facts, which makes it a browser′s paradise. Each volume has an appendix, which include ′Careers in Criminal Justice′ (Vol. 1), ′Web Resources′ (Vol. 2), ′Professional and Scholarly Organizations′ (Vol. 3), and ′Selected Bibliography′ (Vol. 4). The fourth volume also contains a chronology of event in criminal justice from 1795 B.C.E. to the present era of Sammy the Bull, identity theft, and cybercrime. There is no other reference like this; it is impressive and well done . . . The encyclopedia should be a worthwhile acquisition."

--LIBRARY JOURNAL

Crime. It started with Cain and Abel, and it won′t end with the Sopranos. Our fascination with transgression and its punishment is universal. And now, from Sage - the publisher of criminal justice abstracts and other standards in the field - comes the ultimate reference source on this all-consuming subject: comprehensive, authoritative, up-to-the second.Comprehensive and balanced coverage of:

Concepts and Theories Correction Law Crimes Methods and Statistics National Surveys Organizations Police Science Social and Cultural Context

Key Features- 100% original content

- Broader, more up-to-date coverage than any other source on the market

275 Contributors 425 Signed entries 150 Illustrations Prestigious advisory board overseeing quality 1.5 million words 250 sidebars offering key primary source documents 100 "factoids," spotlighting important, and sometimes startling, information International coverage, with focus on the contemporary United States Chronology, master bibliography, and general index Appendixes: Careers in criminal justice; Professional organizations; Guidance on using the Web to collect accurate information

Key Themes

Broken Windows Theory Child Witness Environmental Crime Interpol Media Pathology Prison Industry Religion in Prison Securities Fraud Spectator Violence Television Victimization War Crimes Wrongful Convictions

ADVISORY BOARD:

Anita Blowers

(University of North Carolina, Charlotte)

Eve Buzawa

(University of Massachusetts, Lowell)

Ric Curtis

(John Jay College of Criminal Justice)

Harry Dammer

(Niagara University)

Obi Ebbe

(University of Tennessee, Chattanooga)

Frank Horvath

(Michigan State University)

Phyllis Schultze

(Rutgers University)

Larry Sullivan

(John Jay College of Criminal Justice)

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Library Journal Review

Citing both the enormous amount of information currently available on crime and increased interest in the topic since September 11, editor Levinson (Encyclopedia of World Cultures, Encyclopedia of World Sport) aims to give readers a comprehensive overview by bringing together material from numerous sources. The encyclopedia's four hefty volumes include 430 signed entries, which are followed by a "Reader's Guide" that helps in locating articles on related topics. This guide is often crucial. For example, though the electric chair does not, surprisingly, have its own entry, several articles on it can be accessed through the guide. The encyclopedia covers a whole range of unusual topics, from "Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues in DNA Testing" to "Illicit Antiquities," "What Americans Think About the Mafia," and "The Three Deathbringers in Daoism." Written in a popular style, the work is not overburdened with graphs, statistics, or extraneous facts, which makes it a browser's paradise. Each volume has an appendix, which include "Careers in Criminal Justice" (Vol. 1), "Web Resources," (Vol. 2), "Professional and Scholarly Associations," (Vol. 3), and "Selected Bibliography" (Vol. 4). The fourth volume also contains a chronology of events in criminal justice from 1795 B.C.E. to the present era of Sammy the Bull, identity theft, and cybercrime. There is no other reference like this; it is impressive and well done, with a quirkiness that keeps you reading. Where interest exists, the encyclopedia should be a worthwhile acquisition. However, the price is steep, so it is recommended with this one reservation for public, school, and correctional facility libraries. Frances Sandiford, formerly with Green Haven Correctional Facility Lib., Stormville, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

The year 2002 has already produced a glut of reference works on criminal justice including World of Criminal Justice, ed. by Shirelle Phelps (2v., 2002), and Encyclopedia of Crime & Justice, ed. by Joshua Dressler (2nd ed., 4v., CH, Jun'02). Respected editor Levinson's entry into this crowded field is ambitious and attractively presented, ostensibly intended for a professional audience, but perhaps of more use to general readers and high school students. This comprehensive survey contains 439 signed articles based on the most current information; they are contributed by university professors, police, and corrections professionals. Entries covering the gamut of crime, forensics, law and justice, concepts/theories, victimology, and allied themes are liberally illustrated with statistical graphs, photos, factoids, and other information offered in sidebars. Though primarily focused on the US, other countries are discussed. Appendixes include information on careers in criminal justice, Web resources, and a selected bibliography. Cross-references abound, and the general index is adequate. An excellent starting point for high school students and undergraduates, but academic libraries with strong criminal justice programs should consider Encyclopedia of Crime & Justice. D. K. Frasier Indiana University-Bloomington

Booklist Review

Closely following the publication of the second edition of Macmillan's Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice [RBB Ap 15 02] comes Sage's encyclopedic look at crime and efforts to control it. Sage's work focuses on the field of criminal justice, while the Macmillan set's primary focus is on criminology. As such, the Sage encyclopedia is more practice oriented and application based, as seen in entries on programs like "Scared Straight"; specific prisons, including Devil's Island and San Quentin; and alternative punishments like boot camps and house arrest. The 439 signed entries cover 13 major themes: crimes and related behaviors, law and justice, policing, forensics, corrections, victimology, punishment, social and cultural context, international aspects, concepts and theories, research methods and information, organizations and institutions, and special populations. Articles are arranged alphabetically and vary in length from one page for Interpol and Singapore to more than nine pages for Firearms identification and Terrorism. All entries include a list of further readings and in some instances citations to court cases. Most also include a simply written summary paragraph that beginning researchers will find helpful. Many have sidebars (ranging from carjacking security tips to excerpts from novels and court cases), interesting facts presented in "Did You Know . . ." shaded boxes, photographs, drawings, or tables. A "Reader's Guide" groups articles by theme, and appendixes list criminal justice careers, organizations, and Web and print resources. With entries for Drug millionaires and Women who kill, this work is less scholarly than the Macmillan encyclopedia. It is nonetheless a valuable source for high-school, public, and undergraduate libraries. Students and the general public will find its background discussions, definitions, and explanations of important issues and future trends easy to understand and useful for beginning research in the field of criminal justice.