{"product_id":"the-sage-dictionary-of-policing-9781412930994","title":"The SAGE Dictionary of Policing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SAGE Dictionary of Policing is \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e definitive reference tool for students, academics and practitioners in police studies.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eDictionary\u003c\/b\u003e delivers a complete guide to policing in a comprehensive, easy-to-use format.  Contributions by 110 of the world's leading academics and practitioners based in 14 countries map out all the key concepts and topics in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach entry includes:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e a concise definition\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e distinctive features of the concept\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e a critical evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e associated concepts, directing readers to linked entries\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e key readings, enabling readers to take their knowledge further.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn addition, \u003cb\u003eThe SAGE Dictionary of Policing\u003c\/b\u003e offers online resources, including  free access to key articles and links to useful websites.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a must-have for students, lecturers, researchers and professionals in police studies, criminology \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e′This accessible reference work is much more than a dictionary; in addition to a traditional definition, each entry provides an overview of relevant research on the topic, often engaging in a short, lively debate about the topic′s significance to policing and broader criminal justice issues.  T\u003cb\u003ehe SAGE Dictionary of Policing\u003c\/b\u003e deserves a place on the bookshelves of scholars around the world.′\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDorothy Moses Schulz\u003cbr\u003ePhD John Jay College of Criminal Justice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e′This dictionary covers a great many of the key concepts and issues in modern policing.  Its value is both in the quality of the contributors and the way in which each section not only gives clear and accessible explanations but also gives an overview of the evaluation available.  It is a very welcome resource for those who not only want a reference book but also some guidance on evidence-based practice.′\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChief Constable Sara Thornton\u003cbr\u003eThames Valley Police\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- K. Evans\u003cbr\u003e′This accessible reference work is much more than a dictionary; in addition to a traditional definition, each entry provides an overview of relevant research on the topic, often engaging in a short, lively debate about the topic′s significance to policing and broader criminal justice issues.  T\u003cb\u003ehe SAGE Dictionary of Policing\u003c\/b\u003e deserves a place on the bookshelves of scholars around the world.′\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDorothy Moses Schulz\u003cbr\u003ePhD John Jay College of Criminal Justice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e′This dictionary covers a great many of the key concepts and issues in modern policing.  Its value is both in the quality of the contributors and the way in which each section not only gives clear and accessible explanations but also gives an overview of the evaluation available.  It is a very welcome resource for those who not only want a reference book but also some guidance on evidence-based practice.′\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChief Constable Sara Thornton\u003cbr\u003eThames Valley Police\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Contributors List of Entries List of Contributors Preface Editors′ Introduction The Sage Dictionary of Policing Name Index Subject Index","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769437782359,"sku":"9781412930994","price":40.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412930994.jpg?v=1758721084","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-sage-dictionary-of-policing-9781412930994","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}