Research Guides: Criminology &amp; Criminal Justice: Books

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Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias can be a valuable starting point in your research, especially if you aren't familiar with your topic. The entries are written in language that is easy to understand and often list other sources you can use.

Print encyclopedias:

The Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment by Wesley G. Jennings (Editor)
Call Number: WCU REFERENCE HV6017 .E5243 2016 (3 vols.)
ISBN: 9781118519714
Publication Date: 2016-01-19
The Encyclopedia of Theoretical Criminology by J. Mitchell Miller (Editor)
Call Number: WCU REFERENCE HV6017 .E536 2014 (2 vols.)
ISBN: 9780470658444
Publication Date: 2014-04-07
The Encyclopedia of Women and Crime, Set by Frances P. Bernat (Editor); Kelly Frailing (Editor); Loraine Gelsthorpe (Editor); Sesha Kethineni (Editor); Lisa Pasko (Editor)
Call Number: WCU REFERENCE HV6046 .E563 2020 (3 vols.)
ISBN: 9781118929797
Publication Date: 2019-12-05
Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice by Gerben Bruinsma (Editor); David Weisburd (Editor)
Call Number: WCU REFERENCE HV6017 .E5298 2014 (10 vols.)
ISBN: 9781461456896
Publication Date: 2013-10-05
Crime and Punishment in America by Laura L. Finley (Editor)
Call Number: WCU REFERENCE HV9950 .C7295 2017 (2 vols.)
ISBN: 9781610699273
Publication Date: 2016-12-05

More print encyclopedias are available in the library.

Online encyclopedias:

SAGE Criminology Collection Criminology & Law
This link will take you to a list of hundreds of CJ-related resources, including encyclopedias, available through SAGE Research Methods.

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Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources that provide authoritative information. Entries may be quick facts or in-depth articles. Useful for: background information, key concepts, historical context, and mining reference lists.

Oxford Bibliographies Online

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Expert recommendations of the best resources for a variety of subject areas, including criminology. Subjects are subdivided, and the selective bibliographies, presented in essay form, are written by scholars. Use this to start your research -- or to make sure you haven't missed anything important. Use the library catalog (see the box at the top of this column) to find the full text of a specific book or journal. Book and journal titles will be italicized in the bibliographies.

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