Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice

by Mark S. Davis

"A handy reference for students, professionals, and anyone interested in criminal justice and criminology, The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice is a wide-ranging resource with clear definitions for over 2,000 key criminal justice terms." "The concise definitions of terms will be easily accessible to a wide audience - from students in introductory courses to professionals looking to brush up on key terms.". "Each entry contains the following: A complete, current definition of the term; a discussion of common misconceptions or controversies surrounding the term; and a cross-reference to other entries in the dictionary."--BOOK JACKET.