The Encyclopedia of Theoretical Criminology

The two–volume Encyclopedia of Theoretical Criminology represents the most comprehensive, definitive reference source for theoretical criminology, providing the very latest information on major topics in the discipline. The broad coverage of the Encyclopedia familiarizes readers with the origins and evolution of leading theories, major theorists, concepts, applications, and degree of empirical support for both criminology and justice. By including theories of justice as well as mainstream and alternative criminological theory, the work is relevant to criminal justice as well as criminology and sociology and, importantly, is far better aligned with the ongoing trend toward a merged criminology–criminal justice discipline. Over 200 expertly authored entries are written by both established and emerging scholars from both North American and international perspectives, covering the strong and rapidly growing body of work on criminology in Europe and other areas. The volumes have been carefully organized to allow easy navigation. Intended for an international audience, the highly authoritative entries will further the interests of undergraduate readers while serving as a point of departure for more advanced readers. Visit www.theoreticalcriminologyencyclopedia.com for further information about this resource. 

Editor–in–Chief J. Mitchell Miller is Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA. He is the former editor of the Journal of Crime and Justice and Journal of Criminal Justice Education , a Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and a Past President of the Southern Criminal Justice Association. Dr. Miller has authored multiple books including Crime and Criminals (with Frank R. Scarpitti and Amie L. Nielsen, 2nd edition, ed. 2009) and Criminological Theory: A Brief Introduction (with Christopher J. Schreck, Richard Tewksbury, and J. C. Barnes, 4th edition, 2013).