Rhetoric 102

Varholy/Spring 2006

Justice Issues Related to Violence and Torture

Selected Sources in the Hampden-Sydney College Library:

For introductory information, see the following titles in the Reference Collection:

• Ref. BF31.E5 1994  Encyclopedia of Human Behavior.  (4 v.)

• Ref. BF31.E528 2000  Encyclopedia of Psychology (8 v.)

• Ref. BJ63.E44 1998  Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics (4 v.)  

• Ref. HM886.E53 1999  Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict (3 v.)

• Ref. HV6017 .E52 2002 Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice (4 v.)

• Ref. HN90.V5 S834 1996 Statistics on weapons & violence : a selection of statistical charts, graphs, and tables about weapons and violence...

• Ref. HN90.V5 V5474 1999 Violence in America: an Encyclopedia (3 v.)

• Ref. HM291 .D4857 1993 The encyclopedia of violence : origins, attitudes, consequences

• Ref. KF350 .D633 2002 Documents of American Constitutional and Legal History

See also: Famous American crimes and trials, (5 v.), in the library's circulating collection. Stacks: HV9950 .F36 2004 (Ground Floor)

Subject Headings to find books in the Library's online catalog include:

Journal Articles on this topic can be found in the following online resources:

• Britannica Online (Full-text)

• Infotrac:  Expanded Academic ASAP (Full-text available)  

• Infotrac: Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (Full-text available)

• LexisNexis - a good source for newspaper articles

• Wilson Omnifile (Full-text available)

• ProQuest Newspapers - full-text of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal

• JSTOR (Full-text)

• Project Muse (Full-text)

Web Resources:

Report of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Human Rights Watch - An independent nongovernmental organization dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world.

International Committee of the Red Cross - This independent organization  works around the world on a neutral and impartial basis to protect and assist people affected by armed conflicts and internal disturbances.

United Nations - The 191 countries of the United Nations are committed to preserving peace through international cooperation and collective security.

Access the Bedford Guide for College Writers Research and Documentation Online site for documentation examples in MLA style.

Please see a Reference Librarian at the desk on the Main Floor if you have any questions. We'll be happy to provide more individualized research assistance with your chosen topics.

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