Books in the The International Library of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Penology series

A study of the termination of criminal careers. It focuses upon initial explorations into the topic, the most common findings, the cessation of offending by specific offender-types and theoretical matters. An introductory essay by the editor provides an overview of work in this area.

The collapse of the Soviet Union has unleashed a new and distinctive form of organized crime, dominated by networks of autonomous criminal entrepreneurs. This book features articles on this phenomenon.

Studies of the fear of crime are a fast-growing research area within criminology. This volume collects significant contributions to the field and includes an introductory essay by the editors. The articles offer an overview followed by reflection on the causes of vulnerability and other topics.