Contains 632 entries that give descriptions of a wide array of contemporary social problems, along with lists of references for further research...

"This encyclopedia spans the globe to explain the issues behind crimes against humanity and human rights issues as they relate to individual countries and the world at large...

"An interdisciplinary source that addresses not only law but also sociology, psychology, history and economics...

The Encyclopedia is designed in an innovative structure that combines four types of entries: Traditional Entries, or basic encyclopedic summaries of the knowledge in a typical area or field of study; Feature Entries, which include innovative analyses, reinterpretations, and human-interest essays that probe basic conceptual issues in the study and prevention of genocide...

Contains more than 500 entries, arranged alphabetically and written by experts on the specific topic being addressed and with provide cross-references to related entries as well as suggested readings for further information on the topic...

Contains articles on all aspects of forensic science, which is defined as the "application of scientific techniques and principles to provide evidence to legal or related investigations and determinations...

Contains extensive, cross-referenced entries covering the whole range of the social sciences...

Contains entries that describe "the national law enforcement and correctional systems of more than 195 countries across the globe...

Contains nearly 600 entries on thje scientific processes and the legal, social and ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences...