The Great Pictorial History of World Crime Vol 1 & 2 by Jay Nash [Y]

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Country of Origin
United States
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
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Features
Dust Jacket, Ex-Library, Illustrated
Original Language
English
Book Series
Historical
Region
World
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9781928831204
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1928831206
ISBN-13
9781928831204
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30226629

Product Key Features

Book Title
Great Pictorial History of World Crime : 2 Volumes
Number of Pages
1776 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Reference, General, World, Criminology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Law, True Crime, Social Science, History
Author
Jay Robert Nash
Format
Quantity Pack

Dimensions

Item Height
4 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-100992
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
This set will find a wide audience. In terms of scale of coverage, Nash competes only against himself and his eight volume, Encyclopedia of World Crime (History, Inc., 1999). [The Great Pictorial History of World Crime], however, contains more than 2,500 illustrations...Academic and public libraries will find it a popular resource., Entries in this volume constitute 16 chapters organized by type of crime, including assassination, cannibalism, fraud, and terrorism....Each chapter is prefaced by a brief definition and general background information. Some 2,500 B&W illustrations, including pictures from movies made about the crimes, are included. The index includes popular aliases cross-referenced to proper names...., Things are looking up for readers who like to look things up. The serious researcher and the casual browser can both celebrate the recent arrival of [The Great Pictorial History of World Crime]...At $249, it might seem "criminal" to some but "a steal" to others...a massive two-volume work of more than 2 million words and 2,500 illustrations packed into 1,700 pages., Things are looking up for readers who like to look things up. The serious researcher and the casual browser can both celebrate the recent arrival of [ The Great Pictorial History of World Crime ]...At $249, it might seem "criminal" to some but "a steal" to others...a massive two-volume work of more than 2 million words and 2,500 illustrations packed into 1,700 pages., This set will find a wide audience. In terms of scale of coverage, Nash competes only against himself and his eight volume, Encyclopedia of World Crime (History, Inc., 1999). [ The Great Pictorial History of World Crime ], however, contains more than 2,500 illustrations...Academic and public libraries will find it a popular resource., Entries in this volume constitute 16 chapters organized by type of crime, including assassination, cannibalism, fraud, and terrorism....Each chapter is prefaced by a brief definition and general background information. Some 2,500 B&W illustrations, including pictures from movies made about the crimes, are included. The index includes popular aliases cross-referenced to proper names., Drawing from local, national, and international archives, police and intelligence agencies, museums and historical societies, as well as Nash's own vast private collection, The Great Pictorial History of World Crime is quite justifiably recognized as the standard reference work in the very specialized field of historical research dedicated to crime and the criminal. This is a unique and strongly recommended acquisition for personal, academic and community library World History and Criminology Studies reference collections., Nash's narrative text is impressive. His entries are detailed...his writing maintains the drama and is not excessively sensational...suitable for both a general and specialized readership “historians, journalists, sociologists, anthropologists, among others., I know of no other work that covers infamous crimes and criminals throughout history in such a comprehensive and entertaining fashion. Nash has once again made a monumental contribution to the literature on sensational and notorious crimes, and has brought together an especially rich representation of photographs and other illustrations to these crimes., The Great Pictorial History of World Crime , complete in two massive volumes, is a resource that true crime buffs will turn to again and again. The result of three decades of research and writing by prolific author and historian Jay Robert Nash, this reference set features in-depth exploration of thousands of infamous crimes from ancient times to the present. In addition to extensive profiles of crimes, criminals, victims, and trials, the reference work features more than twenty-five hundred photographs and illustrations, many published for the first time....The sheer magnitude of The Great Pictorial History of World Crime is impressive. The extensive use of photographs, illustrations, and other graphics makes this reference work gripping and unique. Upon reading about a crime, one is drawn to another, then yet another intriguing topic or macabre photograph depicting the darker side of the human experience. Students of criminal justice and deviant behavior, historians interested in crime, and countless curious searchers will be fascinated by Nash's reference work. The Great Pictorial History of World Crime would be a welcome addition to any library's reference collection., ...I know of no other work that covers infamous crimes and criminals throughout history in such a comprehensive and entertaining fashion. Nash has once again made a monumental contribution to the literature on sensational and notorious crimes, and has brought together an especially rich representation of photographs and other illustrations to these crimes., Nash's narrative text is impressive. His entries are detailed...his writing maintains the drama and is not excessively sensational...suitable for both a general and specialized readership-historians, journalists, sociologists, anthropologists, among others., It is a book which is difficult to put down....a very useful, interesting and informative reference work suitable for public and reference libraries, as well as a good search tool for researchers., The Great Pictorial History of World Crime, complete in two massive volumes, is a resource that true crime buffs will turn to again and again. The result of three decades of research and writing by prolific author and historian Jay Robert Nash, this reference set features in-depth exploration of thousands of infamous crimes from ancient times to the present. In addition to extensive profiles of crimes, criminals, victims, and trials, the reference work features more than twenty-five hundred photographs and illustrations, many published for the first time....The sheer magnitude of The Great Pictorial History of World Crime is impressive. The extensive use of photographs, illustrations, and other graphics makes this reference work gripping and unique. Upon reading about a crime, one is drawn to another, then yet another intriguing topic or macabre photograph depicting the darker side of the human experience. Students of criminal justice and deviant behavior, historians interested in crime, and countless curious searchers will be fascinated by Nash's reference work. The Great Pictorial History of World Crime would be a welcome addition to any library's reference collection., ...it is a book which is difficult to put down....a very useful, interesting and informative reference work suitable for public and reference libraries, as well as a good search tool for researchers., A book to dip into at leisure and also a useful guide to criminal cases over the years, notorious and relatively neglected, which may provide a starting point for more in-depth research...useful and impressive., Nash's narrative text is impressive. His entries are detailed...his writing maintains the drama and is not excessively sensational...suitable for both a general and specialized readership--historians, journalists, sociologists, anthropologists, among others.
TitleLeading
The
Number of Volumes
2 vols.
Volume Number
2 Volumes
Dewey Decimal
364.103
Table Of Content
Chapter 1 Assassination Chapter 2 Bigamy Chapter 3 Burglary Chapter 4 Cannibalism Chapter 5 Drugs Chapter 6 Fraud Chapter 7 Gangs, Gangsters, and Organized Crime Chapter 8 Kidnapping Chapter 9 Murder/Celebrity Slayings Chapter 10 Murder/Mass Murder Chapter 11 Murder/Serial Killers Chapter 12 Murder/Unsolved Homicides Chapter 13 Piracy Chapter 14 Robbery Chapter 15 Secret Criminal Societies Chapter 16 Terrorism
Synopsis
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 HomicidesEach 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., 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., 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. Each chapter begins with an essay that introduces the topic and provides a concise overview of the historical, social, and often, political significance of the crime., 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: AssassinationBigamyBurglaryCannibalismCelebrity SlayingsDrugsFraudGangs, Gangsters, and Organized CrimeKidnappingMass MurderPiracyRobberySecret Criminal SocietiesSerial KillersTerrorismUnsolved 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.
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