Reviewer’s note: a very basic, somewhat outdated, text, based largely on Wikipedia and with some formatting and/or accessibility issues. May be helpful for filling small gaps in other resources.
Author: Selena Silva-Ortega
“This courseware includes resources copyrighted and openly licensed by multiple individuals and organizations. Click the words ‘Licenses and Attributions’ at the bottom of each page for copyright and licensing information specific to the material on that page.”Reviewer’s note: arguably the weakest of the full-text resources presented here, but may give a starting point for some …
SUNY’s Art History and Appreciation I (Lumen Learning) (License Varies)Read More »
“This glossary contains over 250 key terms and is illustrated with more than 100 images. A few of the key terms are repeated to give a different context to the term with each use. In such cases, a different illustration may be used, in keeping with the culture and time period under which the key …
ASCCC OERI ARTH 110—Glossary Project on Canvas (Lynch) (CC BY-NC 4.0)Read More »
“This text offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of Art. Authored by four USG faculty members with advanced degrees in the arts, this textbook offers up-to-date original scholarship. It includes over 400 high-quality images illustrating the history of art, its technical applications, and its many uses. Combining the best elements of both a traditional …
Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning (Sachant et al.) (CC BY-SA)Read More »
“We are a diverse society, and our college population represents that diversity. This is a more representational textbook that students can identify with based on their ethnic experiences, presented in a time sequence. This Art Appreciation (ARTH 100) textbook includes multiple civilizations worldwide with a better art distribution. Some of the art will be well-known, …
A World Perspective of Art Appreciation (Gustlin and Gustlin) (CC BY-NC-SA)Read More »
As described by the authors, “In this book, you will examine the moral and ethical issues that exist within law enforcement. This book will also familiarize you with the basic history, principles, and theories of ethics.”
Summary: Comprehensive textbook covering the purpose of punishment, types of punishment, correctional programming, and special populations.
Summary: Comprehensive textbook covering mainly race/ethnicity and the intersection of interactions with each area of the criminal justice system (police, courts, corrections). Special emphasis on multiculturalism and how to best communicate and resolve conflicts.
Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practice and Thinking (Gehl & Plecas, 2019) (CC BY-NC) – LibreTexts Summary: Comprehensive textbook covering the criminal investigation process in British Columbia. While it is international, it is still a relevant resource.