| The Great Pictorial History of World Crime Contributor(s): Nash, Jay Robert (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1928831206 ISBN-13: 9781928831204 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $436.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2004 Annotation: This unparalleled reference spans the entire scope of world history offering a thorough investigation into the most infamous crimes and their perpetrators throughout recorded time. Arranged by subject, from Assassination to Terrorism, each chapter begins |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Law | Legal History - Law | Criminal Law - General |
| Dewey: 364.103 |
| Physical Information: 4.25" H x 9" W x 11.25" (11.95 lbs) 1776 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The vast and mysterious world of criminals, from ancient times through the 21st century, is vividly captured in The Great Pictorial History of World Crime. This unique and staggering reference work chronicles every major criminal act from every era. A definitive reference source to worldwide crime, this unparalleled survey is organized into sixteen chapters: -Assassination -Bigamy -Burglary -Cannibalism -Celebrity Slayings -Drugs -Fraud -Gangs, Gangsters, and Organized Crime -Kidnapping -Mass Murder -Piracy -Robbery -Secret Criminal Societies -Serial Killers -Terrorism -Unsolved Homicides Each chapter begins with an essay that introduces the topic and provides a concise overview of the historical, social, and political significance of the crime. Subjects are further developed crime by crime through descriptive entries covering the criminal acts, modus operandi, criminal background information, and motives, along with insightful anecdotes. In addition to being a being a vital and informative historical and sociological reference work, The Great Pictorial History of World Crime features more than 2,500 illustrations. More than a chronicle of chilling events, these two volumes provide gripping reading for anyone interested in true crime, law enforcement, criminology, and criminal justice. |
