Atlas of Crime: Mapping the Criminal Landscape

With topics ranging from armed robbery in LA to murder in Miami, this atlas provides a unique collection of maps and essays, presenting a comprehensive and multi-faceted picture of crime in the United States. Blending current trends with history, Atlas of Crime also offers an interdisciplinary approach for those interested in geography, sociology, psychology, criminal justice and other disciplines. Useful for students, this resource is also helpful to researchers, professionals and others. Additionally, this volume stands out for its coverage of critical topics such as school violence, hate crimes, domestic terrorism, rape, capital punishment, and more. This resource includes approximately 170 graphics (maps, charts and tables), and at least 30 original essays from 32 contributors. The Atlas of Crime is organized into seven sections: crimes of personal violence; crimes against property; domestic abuse crimes; organized crimes; mental maps that depict common misconceptions; the criminal justice system; and film at eleven crimes that explain media coverage. Special features and benefits include: clear, helpful maps that show the story of crime; overview essays that fill gaps in knowledge; the latest available crime information; historical perspectives; and local, state and national information that gives a broad perspective.