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Most print books relating to Criminology are located on the first floor of the Library at the following shelfmarks:
Social Sciences |
300 |
Sociology |
301 |
Political Science |
320-329 |
Law |
340-349 |
Criminal Justice |
345.42 |
Public Administration |
351 |
Police Services |
363.2 |
Criminology |
364 |
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