NCJ Number
191993
Journal
Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice Volume: 17 Issue: 4 Dated: November 2001 Pages: 383-399
Date Published
November 2001
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This analysis examined the most-cited authors, articles, and textbooks in white-collar crime and compared them to general lists taken from leading criminology and criminal justice journals and introductory textbooks.
Abstract
The analysis focused on the articles and research notes in the five periodicals rated as the most influential academic periodicals in the general areas of criminology and criminal justice in two recent studies. The research also examined seven specialized textbooks in the area of white-collar crime. The analysis focused on 46 articles and textbooks appearing from 1990 to 1999 in the area of white-collar crime. The analysis resulted in lists of the 62 most-cited authors and the 21 most-cited works in white-collar crime. A comparison of these lists with general lists taken from leading criminology and criminal justice journals and introductory textbooks revealed that general citation studies of leading journals and textbooks have overlooked numerous influential authors and works in the specialty of white-collar crime. The analysis concluded that the findings may help alert some researchers outside the area of white-collar crime about some of the most significant contributors and contributions inside this specialty. In addition, these lists should be helpful for preparing reading lists and library acquisitions. Finally, citation analysis can aid understanding of developments and changes in academic areas and specializations. Tables, notes, and 52 references (Author abstract modified)