Elgar Encyclopedia of Crime and Criminal Justice

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Crime and Criminal Justice stands apart as the most comprehensive global reference title in its field.

Featuring the work of over 250 scholars and practitioners from around the world, the Encyclopedia presents an accessible and uniquely far-reaching set of entries on topics associated with crime and criminal justice. Within this flagship work, the incredible breadth and depth of the field is captured by a diverse and international range of contributors.



The Encyclopedia is curated by a team of globally renowned scholars and is ambitious in its scope – comprising thematic, regional and comparative coverage. Entries give a concise summary of the accumulated knowledge on their topic, followed by a list of references to facilitate further study.








Over 300 entries


Entries organised alphabetically for ease of navigation


Fully cross-referenced


Entries written by scholars and practitioners from around the world


World class editorial team



The Encyclopedia will be available online ahead of print, followed by a multi-volume print edition.