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Criminal Justice

This guide covers many of the print and online sources available for those doing research in Criminal Justice.

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Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice   SpringerReference, 2014
Online.  This reference source offers over 500 entries on the essential topics and is informed by the latest theory and research in the fields of criminology and criminal justice.

Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology  Blackwell Pub., c2007
Online.  With over 1800 entries, provides authoritative definitions and explanations of key concepts in the field.

Encyclopedia of Crime & Punishment  4 vols.  Sage Publications, c2002
Online.  Includes hundreds of articles in the field of criminal justice; provides background discussions, definitions, and explanations of important issues and future trends.

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