Criminology & Emergency Response Management CERM: Reference Books

Consists of entries, including summary definition, main text and key texts and sources, contributed by leading academic and practitioners in policing.

The essential source of reference for the increasing number of people studying in, working in prisons and working with prisoners.

Contemporary probation practice is developing rapidly and is become increasingly professionalized. Probation officers are typically described now as offender managers, and the creation of NOMS (National Offender Management Service) has broadened the remit of the Probation Service. As well as bringing an increased emphasis on skills and qualifications it has also introduced a new set of ideas and concepts into the established probation lexicon - including institutional, legal, political and theoretical terms of its own as well as importing concepts from the disciplines of sociology, criminology and psychology.

Explicitly addresses the historical, legal, theoretical, organisational, policy, practice, research and evidential contexts within which 'modern' youth justice in the UK and beyond is located.

Entries (of between 500 and 1500 words) on key terms and concepts in forensic psychology arranged alphabetically.

Over 10,000 entries explain the vocabulary used in legal situations. Entries include definitions pronunciations, and frequent supplementary notes.

Comprehensive coverage of many common addictions, including alcoholism, gambling, and OxyContin, as well as their relating behaviors.

Provides ready information on all aspects of capital punishment in America. Details virtually every capital punishment decision rendered by the United States Supreme Court through 2006, including more than 40 cases decided since publication of the first edition.

This encyclopedia offers a state-of-the-art survey informed by the very latest theory and research. It combines this breadth of coverage with the authority and international perspective of an experienced editorial team, creating a definitive reference resource for students, scholars, and professionals in these interdisciplinary and dynamic fields.

Covers the topics of science, medicine, and technology from the early colonial era to present-day.

Provides crucial and contemporary information about antagonism and reconciliation within both the public and private realms. Addresses topics in the field of violence, peace, and conflict studies, with coverage of issues as disparate as peace education, trends in warfare, mental illness, and violence towards animals. Covers topics of concern to contemporary society, such as ethnic conflict, hate crimes, drug control policies, and child abuse.

Find answers in American Governance on all questions related to the variety of ways by which the American people govern themselves - from their constitutions and governments to the political norms and ideals that guide their actions as citizens and leaders; to local communities, civic associations, and political associations people form for collective deliberation and action; and to the relationships they form with their elected representatives.
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Provides a short, accessible overview of the transformational and ongoing struggles against America's prison system.

The Britannica Guide to Law Enforcement and Intelligence Gathering presents an engaging overview of the history of law enforcement and intelligence organizations, as well as the tools and techniques that they use.

From a team of leading experts comes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary examination of the most current research including the complex issue of violence and violent behavior.

Designed as an alternative to overly comprehensive, lengthy, and expensive introductory texts, this is a concise overview of the field. Guides students through the various definitions of crime and the different ways crime is measured.

Offers an authoritative introduction to key issues in the area of crime as it connects to society.

Presents a series of original essays by renowned authors from around the world, reflecting the latest scholarship on the nature, causes, and patterns of homicide, as well as policies and practices for its investigation and prevention.

This Handbook presents current and future studies on the changing dynamics of the role of immigrants and the impact of immigration, across the United States and industrialized and developing nations. It covers the changing dynamics of race, ethnicity, and immigration, and discusses how it all contributes to variations in crime, policing, and the overall justice system.

The individual entries in this ready-reference source explain in concise, detailed, and jargon-free language some of the most important topics, theories, discoveries, concepts, and organizations in criminal justice. Brief biographical profiles of the people who have made a significant and lasting impact on the field of criminal justice and society in general are included. Photographs, statistical charts, and graphs aid the reader in understanding the topics and people covered in the reference work.

Provides professionals with current, practical, and empirically based information to guide their work in forensic settings.

Provides the pros and cons of controversial issues shaping our society. Entries are supported with background information that delves into the issue, with pro and con arguments, verified facts and additional reading.

ProCon Headlines provide nonpartisan background information on news happening in the world today.

Articles present academic rigor, analysis and research on topics happening around the globe.

Explores and analyzes hundreds of hot topics in politics, business, government, crime, law, energy, education, health, family, science, foreign policy, race, rights, society, and culture. Since its inception, Issues & Controversies has been a core student and educator resource for understanding and writing about contemporary events and conflicts, as well as for debate prep.

Provides multi-perspective analysis of controversial terms, from "abortion" to "Zionism."