Criminal Justice: Books/eBooks
Books & eBooks
The BCC libraries have hundreds of print and electronic criminal justice related books. Most of the print titles will be found in the HV section of the collections. Access to the ebooks requires an activated library ID.
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BCC Online Catalog & Ebook Databases
- BCC Online CatalogDuring the COVID shutdown, please limit your Catalog searches to eBooks. (On your results page, choose eBooks under "Resource Types").
- Ebook CentralProQuest Ebook Central offers titles from hundreds of trusted publishers on one modern, intuitive platform. Its mobile-optimized design lets researchers get “anytime access” to the content they need – from a single chapter to an entire book.
- EBSCOhost Ebook CollectionCollections of eBooks available via EBSCOhost.
eBooks
- Blackwell Companions to American History: Companion to American Legal HistoryA Companion to American Legal History presents a compilation of the most recent writings from leading scholars on American legal history from the colonial era through the late twentieth century.
- Crime Classification Manual: A Standard System for Investigating and Classifying Violent CrimeThis landmark book standardizing the language, terminology, and classifications used throughout the criminal justice system. Arranged according to the primary intent of the criminal, the Crime Classification Manual, Third Edition, features the language, terms, and classifications the criminal justice system and allied fields use as they work to protect society from criminal behavior.
- Forensic Science in Court: Challenges in the 21st CenturyForensic Science in Court explores the legal implications of forensic science—an increasingly important and complex part of the justice system... The book describes and evaluates various kinds of evidence, including DNA, fingerprints, handwriting, hair, bite marks, tool marks, firearms and bullets, fire and arson investigation, and bloodstain evidence.
- Reducing Gun Violence in AmericaAmid a growing consensus that the staggering toll of gun violence in the United States is an urgent public health issue, the Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health has convened experts on gun policy and violence from the United States and selected other countries to summarize relevant research and its implications for policymakers and concerned citizens.
- The Global Practice of Forensic ScienceThe Global Practice of Forensic Science presents histories, issues, patterns, and diversity in the applications of international forensic science. Written by 64 experienced and internationally recognized forensic scientists, the volume documents the practice of forensic science in 28 countries from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe.
- Mass Shootings in America: Understanding the Debates, Causes, and ResponsesThis book is an informed and informative resource for understanding the reasons for and consequences of mass shootings in America. It includes essays from experts in the fields of criminal justice, sociology, and psychology about key issues surrounding the phenomenon of mass shootings, and a collection of opinion pieces that provide insights into debates surrounding gun laws and other issues related to mass shootings.
