The social history of crime and punishment in America :  an encyclopedia / 
Wilbur R. Miller, editor. 
 - 1 online resource (xlix, 2606 pages) :  illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> This encyclopedic work surveys the history and philosophy of crime, punishment, and criminal justice institutions in America from colonial times to the present. It covers the whole of the criminal justice system, from crimes, law enforcement and policing to courts, corrections and human services. 
<br/><br/> Specialized. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781452218427 (ebook) :  No price 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Crime--History--United States--Encyclopedias.<br/>Punishment--History--United States--Encyclopedias.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HV6779  / .S66 2012 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>364.97303