A geographic overview of the development of crime in America, from colonial times to the 21st century. Covering all varieties of crime, the book emphasizes cases which were the first of their kind, crimes peculiar to certain regions and those too infamous to be ignored.
A geographic overview of the development of crime in America, from colonial times to the 21st century. Covering all varieties of crime, the book empha...
A comprehensive reference to organized crime in the global era and the world's most notorious crime syndicates. This book covers major criminal groups, their origins, their practices, and their place in the global underworld in more than 450 entries. It is useful for those interested in criminology and organized crime.
A comprehensive reference to organized crime in the global era and the world's most notorious crime syndicates. This book covers major criminal groups...
This reference offers a comprehensive survey of how the underworld takes advantage of new technologies, tools and techniques and adapts them for nefarious purposes. It also looks at how the authorities fight back, prevent crime and capture criminals.
This reference offers a comprehensive survey of how the underworld takes advantage of new technologies, tools and techniques and adapts them for nefar...
Provides more than 500 detailed entries that define the major conspiracies, both proven and unproven, throughout history. This encyclopedia investigates the history of conspiracies and their impact on global affairs and everyday life. Entries include biographies, specific events, profiles of groups, and thumbnail histories of notorious nations.
Provides more than 500 detailed entries that define the major conspiracies, both proven and unproven, throughout history. This encyclopedia investigat...
The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition provides accurate information on hundreds of serial murder cases--from early history to the present. New major serial killers have come to light since the first edition was published, and many older cases have been solved (such as the Green River Killer) or further investigated (like Jack the Ripper and the "Zodiac" Killer). Completely updated entries and appendixes pair with more than 30 new photographs and many new entries to make this new edition more fascinating than ever.
The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition provides accurate information on hundreds of serial murder cases--from early history to the present...
Coverage includes: - All major federal law enforcement agencies - At least one police department from each state - Biographies of key figures - Civil rights and social issues - Community outreach efforts - Famous or infamous incidents and scandals - Law enforcement campaigns, such as the War on Drugs - Police codes, organization, and jargon - Police tactics and special units - Types of crime - Women in law enforcement.
Coverage includes: - All major federal law enforcement agencies - At least one police department from each state - Biographies of key figure...
