Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behaviour

This is a comprehensive work in the field of criminology and sociology . It is separated into four volumes, covering historical, conceptual, and theoretical issues. There are over 550 entries - each with 2 000 to 3500 words - covering many topics related to criminology, deviant behaviour and other unsusual sociological phenomena. Each entry includes a comprehensive definition of the term, concise practical information and is written in an accessible format. The editor-in-chief of this comprehensive encyclopaedia is a is a leading figure in criminology and deviant behaviour. He is the former President of the Southern Sociological Association and the Mid-South Sociological Association, was a founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Deviant Behaviour and was a Fulbright Professor at the National Taiwan University.