The Encyclopedia of Rural Crime
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The Encyclopedia of Rural Crime
The key reference guide to rural crime and rural justice, this encyclopedia gives 70 concise and informative synopses of the key issues in rural crime, criminology, offending and victimisation, and both institutional and informal responses to rural crime.
The Encyclopedia of Rural Crime provides concise synopses of rural criminological issues and topics, offering an international perspective that is non-jurisdictional specific. Contributions are made by both established and emerging scholars from around the world.
This key reference guide to rural crime and rural justice comprises 85 concise and informative entries covering rural crime theories, offences, and control. The content is organised into five complementary sections:
- Theories of rural crime;
- Rural crime studies;
- Rural criminal justice studies and responses;
- Rural people and groups;
- Rural criminological research.
With input from international scholars, both established and emerging, this authoritative guide offers state-of-the-art synopses of key issues in rural crime, criminology, offending and victimisation, and both institutional and informal responses to rural crime.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529222012
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Illustration: 8 Illustrations, black and white
Contributors:
- Edited by Alistair Harkness
- Edited by Jessica Rene Peterson
- Edited by Matt Bowden
- Edited by Cassie Pedersen
- Edited by Joseph F. Donnermeyer
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 700g
Pages: 386
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About the Author
Alistair Harkness is Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Co-Director of the Centre for Rural Criminology at the University of New England.
Jessica Rene Peterson is Assistant Professor in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and an adjunct Lecturer at the University of New England.
Matt Bowden is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Technological University Dublin and an adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New England.
Cassie Pedersen is Scholarly Teaching Fellow in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Federation University Australia.
Joseph F. Donnermeyer is Professor Emeritus in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University and an adjunct Professor at the University of New England.
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