Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology

Maxfield, Michael G.,Babbie, Earl R.

ISBN 10: 0495503851 / ISBN 13: 9780495503859

Published by Wadsworth Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495503851
• ISBN 13: 9780495503859
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Acceptable

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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 the Authors

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.

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.