Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology - Couverture souple

Maxfield, Michael G; Babbie, Earl R

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1111346917 ISBN 13 : 9781111346911

Editeur : CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

A concise paperback based on Maxfield/Babbie's best-selling, "Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology", this 'basics' version combines accessibility and a conversational writing style with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice. In fewer than 400 pages, "Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology, International Edition" introduces students to the core of criminal justice research. It utilizes the most current, real data and features coverage of such key issues as ethics, causation, validity, field research, research design, and more. The third edition includes expanded coverage of web-based research and how to access and utilize new CJ data sets. Balancing coverage of both qualitative and quantitative methods, the text is packed with real-world examples, practical applications, and Internet research exercises.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Michael G. Maxfield is Professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College, City University of New York. He is the author of numerous articles and books on a variety of topics, including victimization, policing, homicide, community corrections, and long-term consequences of child abuse and neglect. Working with students and colleagues at the John Jay College Research and Evaluation Center, Professor Maxfield developed the evidence generation approach to applied justice research. He served as editor of the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency from 2008-2016.

Earl R. Babbie graduated from Harvard University before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and began teaching shortly thereafter. Credited with defining research methods for the social sciences, Dr. Babbie has written several texts, including the bestselling THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH and THE BASICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1111346917
• ISBN 13: 9781111346911
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 335
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible