{"product_id":"9781506320205","title":"Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"As a good encyclopedia does, the \u003cstrong\u003eEncyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together articles that offer diverse insights into the topic, while at the same time giving the reader a feel for its overall scope.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e--AGAINST THE GRAIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive single-volume encyclopedia contains a wealth of material on killing and other violent behavior, as well as detailed information on a host of criminal cases from local decisions to Supreme Court rulings. The \u003cb\u003eEncyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime\u003c\/b\u003e includes nearly 500 entries that range from Antisocial Personality Disorder and the Beltway Snipers to the infamous Zodiac Murders. Entries take several formats, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003esubstantial essays\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on criminal terms, pathologies, and criminal justice \u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003econcise case studies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e of serial murderers, infamous crimes, and their investigations  \u003cli\u003erelatively \u003cb\u003ebrief definitions\u003c\/b\u003e of relevant legal and criminological terms. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eEncyclopedia\u003c\/b\u003e is written by an impressive group of contributors, many leading experts in their fields of criminology, criminal justice, and more. Extra features such as a handy, easy-to-use Reader's Guide, a lavish art program of approximately 50 photographs, and several appendixes enhance and complete the volume. This valuable reference is designed for academic, school, public, and special\/private libraries as well as criminal justice agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143480393968,"sku":"9781506320205","price":172.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781506320205_p0.jpg?v=1763719183","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781506320205","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}