Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology - Softcover

Maxfield, Michael G.; Babbie, Earl R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495503851 ISBN 13: 9780495503859

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This brief introduction to research methods combines accessibility and a conversational writing style with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice. In fewer than 400 pages, the text introduces you to the basics of criminal justice research utilizing real data and featuring coverage of such key issues as ethics, causation, validity, field research, and research design.

About this title

About the Author:

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 is editor of the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0495503851
• ISBN 13: 9780495503859
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 342