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World Directory of Criminological Institutes, Third Edition

NCJ Number
95496
Date Published
1982
Length
787 pages
Annotation
This directory gives a country-by-country list of about 300 organizations which research and teach criminal justice issues, along with a list of about 30 international organizations also working in this area.
Abstract
For each organization, the address, date of establishment, director, type of activity, and size and type of staff are provided. The organization's status as an independent or government-sponsored body, its library, governing board, current projects, and publications are also summarized. The listing specifies whether criminology is a primary or secondary focus of the organization is indicated as well.