The Sage dictionary of policing
By: compiled and edited by Alison Wakefield and Jenny Fleming.
Contributors: Wakefield, Alison.; Fleming, Jenny.
Publisher: SAGE; Sage Publications Ltd
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Los Angeles; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9781412930987; 9781412930994
Subjects: Police -- Dictionaries
Genres: Dictionaries
Other titles: Dictionary of policing
Description: "The SAGE Dictionary of Policing is the definitive reference tool for students and academics in Police Studies. The dictionary delivers a complete guide to policing in a comprehensive, easy-to-use format. The world's leading academics and practitioners contribute to over 130 substantive entries, which map out all the key concepts and topics in the field internationally." "Each entry includes a concise definition; description of distinctive features; critical evaluation (for major conceptual entries); cross-referencing with related terms, to enable readers to formulate a comprehensive understanding of the field; and key readings, to assist students in taking their knowledge further."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.