Research and Course Guides: SOCI 312--Crime and Delinquency: Background Information

Social Theories and Crime

Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology

Articles are written by an international array of experts and include key concepts, introductions to sociological theories and research, and extensive bibliographies. Regularly updated.
Annual Reviews
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Blackwell Companion to Law and Society
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A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory, 2nd edition
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The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory
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