Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice
A complete revision of the 1982 edition, the Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice deals with not only law but also sociology, psychology, history and economics.
Call Number: RefBasement HV6017 .E52 2002ISBN: 9780028653198Publication Date: 2001-10-15
Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior by
Numerous changes have occurred since the first edition of this Encyclopedia (which was a Choice Outstanding Reference) published in 1995. These changes include the decrease of crack cocaine use and resurgence of heroin use; changes in laws dealing with drug use -- on both the state and national levels; and new discoveries of how drugs work and what makes them addictive. More than 700 articles intended for the student and layperson cover the social, medical and political issues related to drugs and alcohol, as well as types of addiction.
Call Number: Reference HV5804 .E53 2001ISBN: 9780028655413Publication Date: 2000-12-01
Encyclopedia of Psychology by
"The American Psychological Association, under the editorial direction of Alan Kazdin, has produced an exceptional multidisciplinary and multicultural encyclopedia."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.
Call Number: Reference BF31.E524 2000ISBN: 9781557986504Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies by
Developed from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Dictionary of Race and Ethnic Relations, now in its fourth edition, Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studieshas been assembled by a world-class team of international scholars led by Ellis Cashmore to provide an authoritative, single-volume reference work on all aspects of race and ethnic studies. From Aboriginal Australians to xenophobia, Nelson Mandela to Richard Wagner, sexuality to racial profiling, the Encyclopediais organized alphabetically and reflects cultural diversity in a global context. The entries range from succinct 400 word definitions to in-depth 2000 word essays to provide comprehensive coverage of: all the key terms, concepts and debates important figures, both historical and contemporary landmark cases historical events Although unafraid to engage with cutting-edge theory, the Encyclopediais uncluttered by jargon and has been written in a lucid, 'facts-fronted' style to offer an accessible introduction to race and ethnic studies. The Encyclopediais also fully cross-referenced and thoroughly indexed with most entries followed by annotated up-to-date suggestions for further reading to guide the user to the key sources. It is destined to become an essential resource for scholars and students of race and ethnic studies, as well as a handy reference for journalists and others working in the field. UL> Although unafraid to engage with cutting-edge theory, the Encyclopediais uncluttered by jargon and has been written in a lucid, 'facts-fronted' style to offer an accessible introduction to race and ethnic studies. The Encyclopediais also fully cross-referenced and thoroughly indexed with most entries followed by annotated up-to-date suggestions for further reading to guide the user to the key sources. It is destined to become an essential resource for scholars and students of race and ethnic studies, as well as a handy reference for journalists and others working in the field.
ISBN: 9780203380703Publication Date: 2004-03-01
Encyclopedia of Sociology
Winner of the 1993 Dartmouth Medal, this classic reference has been updated to reflect many changes in society and in the field of sociology in recent years. Articles covering core issues such as race, poverty, violence, economics, pregnancy and abortion have been updated and expanded, and completely new articles have been written on topics such as the Internet, privacy and epidemiology.
Call Number: Reference HM 425.E5 2000ISBN: 9780028648538Publication Date: 2000-11-16
Dictionaries & Handbooks
Childhood Sexual Abuse by
This volume offers an overview of child sexual abuse, summarizing current scientific knowledge and historical views about the subject. * Biographical sketches of key individuals * Provides a chronology, a list of relevant organizations, and print and nonprint resource sections
Call Number: Reference HV6570 .K55 1995ISBN: 9780874366914Publication Date: 1995-11-01
Childhood Sexual Abuse: a Reference Handbook by
This volume offers an overview of child sexual abuse, summarizing current scientific knowledge and historical views about the subject.
ISBN: 9781280710681Publication Date: 1995-11-01- Crime in America: a Reference Handbook [e-book] byISBN: 0585000336
- Dictionary of American Criminal Justice: Key Terms and Major Supreme Court Cases byCall Number: Reference HV7411 .C53 1998ISBN: 1579580734
Statistics Reference
- Bureau of Justice Statistics This link opens in a new windowStatistical website from the U.S. Department of Justice. Offers the user current statistics on a multitude of topics such as: victim characteristics; crime trends; drug arrests; juvenile justice statistics; courts and sentencing; jails; prisons and much more.
- Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics This link opens in a new windowBrings together data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States. These data are displayed in over 1,000 tables. The site is updated regularly as new statistics become available.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowStatistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
- Uniform Crime Reports (FBI) This link opens in a new windowUniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program was conceived in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to meet a need for reliable, uniform crime statistics for the nation. In 1930, the FBI was tasked with collecting, publishing, and archiving those statistics. Today, several annual statistical publications, such as the comprehensive Crime in the United States, are produced from data provided by nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States.
