Synopsis
A quickly absorbed jargon- busting introduction to the language of criminal justice and its unique and fascinating usages.
The Pocket A-Z connects key terms, concepts, processes, laws, people and events. The 2,000 plus entries and cross-references give insight and perspective, making it invaluable to anyone involved in criminal justice work or study.
- Get up to speed with the language of criminal justice
- Touchstones aid understanding and memory
- A handy reference guide for students, practitioners and anyone needing criminal justice insight
The Pocket A-Z of Criminal Justice draws together words and phrases commonly encountered by practitioners and researchers. It represents real value for its breadth and simplicity. It also includes extensive sections on
Touchstones and Curiosities, 500 commonly encountered
Acronyms and Abbreviations and a
Timeline.
Reviews
'I really like the Pocket A-Z ... It does not matter which page you open because everywhere there is some insight or connection to intrigue, amuse and enlighten':
Stephen Shaw, Prisons and Probation Ombudsman'A real gem and quite unique. The layout and presentation is excellent and the book should have wide appeal':
Leonard Jason-Lloyd 'A clear, concise reference guide to students and delivery staff':
John Rotherham, St Helens College'Concise, well-defined but also detailed. The best A-Z that I have seen':
Ann Kneebone, Truro and Penwith CollegeSample Main Entry
(Italics indicate cross-references)
Sample Touchstones Entry
Author
Bryan Gibson is a barrister, former co-editor of Justice of the Peace and a regular contributor to specialist journals. He has also written for The Times, Guardian, Sunday Express, BBC TV and The Stage. He founded Waterside Press in 1989 where as editor-in-chief he has for 20 years been ‘putting justice into words’ with books about criminal justice and related matters.
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
Published
11/05/2009
ISBN-10
1904380506
ISBN-13
9781904380504
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