*Social Sciences: Legal Research

"Provides a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary criminological theory. Examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, presenting them in the context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses."

"...aims to provide a critical overview of penal institutions within a historical and contemporary framework."

13 volume set that provides information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more.