Research Methods for Criminology And Criminal Justice: A Primer - Couverture souple

Dantzker, Mark L.; Hunter, Ronald D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0763736155 ISBN 13 : 9780763736156

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2005

Synopsis

Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer, Second Edition provides students of criminology and criminal justice with a clear approach to understanding social science research. Each chapter begins with a case study demonstrating how research methods are used in practical applications, and current topics such as community policing, alternative sentencing for non-violent offenders, and gang violence are discussed throughout the text. The Second Edition has been completely redesigned make the complex subject of research methods easy for students to comprehend.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Research should be enjoyable - whether it is a college student completing a project for a degree or a professor meeting requirements or expectations associated with his or her position. Learning the basics for conducting research is the first step. This text is a reader-friendly primer which has as its strength the facility to positively and gently ease the reader into the task of conducting research.

Each chapter begins with a vignette, describing a hypothetical situation in which students might find themselves. By chapter's end, students should be equipped with the knowledge on how to address the confusion or problem presented in the appropriate scenario. Another pedagogical tool is the Methodological Link which refers to excerpts from actual criminal justice and criminological research, the full text which is available in a companion text Readings for Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Each chapter also ends with Methodological Queries, questions and exercises requiring students to apply what has been learned.

• Uses practical examples from criminal justice scenarios to bring complex and involved issues to life
• Hypothetical scenarios at the beginning of each chapter
• Shows the relevance of research methodology to the practical problems of everyday criminal justice operations in a reader-friendly manner

Revue de presse

"The text seems to be aimed at courses in which a major research project is required of students as their main effort. The textbook really focuses on research in criminal justice. Easy to read and understand. Excellent textbook for research students in criminal justice." --Jerome McKean, Ball State Univ

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0763736155
• ISBN 13: 9780763736156
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 237
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible