Fundamentals Of Research In Criminology And Criminal Justice
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| Author | : Ronet D. Bachman |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 756 |
| Release | : 2016-12-19 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1506359566 |
Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Fourth Edition introduces students to the multifaceted subject of research methods and shows them why research is important in the field of criminology and criminal justice. This brief version of Ronet Bachman and Russell K. Schutt’s successful textbook (The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice) simplifies complex concepts with real-world research examples found in everyday experiences in the criminology and criminal justice professions. The thoroughly updated Fourth Edition of this bestseller reflects the most recent developments in research methods, including the use of big data, increased coverage of crime mapping, evidence-based and web-based research, along with the most current research examples impacting the field. This is an excellent introductory text for undergraduate research courses, and is ideal for students who want to understand how and why criminal justice research is done to become critical consumers of research.
| Author | : Ronet D. Bachman |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 744 |
| Release | : 2019-01-08 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1544339135 |
The authors are proud sponsors of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. "Very practical approach to teaching research methods and very student friendly. This text "breathes life" into the research process. —Sherill Morris-Francis, Mississippi Valley State University The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Seventh Edition demonstrates the vital role research plays in criminology and criminal justice by integrating in-depth, real-world case studies with a comprehensive discussion of research methods. By pairing research techniques with practical examples from the field, Ronet D. Bachman and Russell K. Schutt equip students to critically evaluate and confidently conduct research. The Seventh Edition of this best-selling text retains the strengths of previous editions while breaking ground with emergent research methods, enhanced tools for learning in the text and online, and contemporary, fascinating research findings. This edition incorporates new topics like intelligence-led policing, social network analysis (SNA), the evolution of cybercrime, and more. Students engage with the wide realm of research methods available to them, delve deeper into topics relevant to their field of study, and benefit from the wide variety of new exercises to help them practice as they learn. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning.
| Author | : Kelly Frailing |
| Publisher | : Carolina Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 428 |
| Release | : 2013-07-19 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1611635063 |
Fundamentals of Criminology: New Dimensions delivers a comprehensive and comprehensible introduction to the discipline of criminology. As the title implies, it covers the fundamentals of criminology, including the major theories of crime causation, classic and current empirical tests of those theories, the strengths and weaknesses and the policy implications of each. It also describes the types of crime and provides current rates, trends over time and theoretical explanations for each, as well as a discussion of characteristics of offenders and victims. What sets this book apart from the many other fine criminology textbooks out there is its inclusion of some new dimensions of criminology. The new dimensions in this book include but are not limited to research designs in criminology, new theories of crime causation, crime in different contexts, connections between criminology and criminal justice policy and a number of lingering issues for both disciplines. In combination with the fundamentals, these new dimensions are designed to provide readers with the richest, most complete understanding of what crime is, how much of it there is, what causes it and what do to about it, as well as the ability and desire to pose important questions for the future of both criminology and criminal justice. “The authors have produced a comprehensive, readable, and thoroughly interesting text covering the topic of sociological criminology. Yes, there are a plethora of texts in this area, but Harper and Frailing’s addition to the field has a number of features moving it ahead of the competition. There is in-depth coverage of emerging areas in crime, including cybercrime and human trafficking, as well as an excellent section on how disasters augment the opportunities for crime by hindering capable guardianship. The authors’ arguments for evidence-based crime prevention strategies and public policies are compelling. Fundamentals of Criminology is worthy of the closest consideration by instructors teaching undergraduate criminology courses.” — Jay Corzine, professor of sociology, University of Central Florida
| Author | : Mark L. Dantzker |
| Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9780763736156 |
Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer, Second Edition provides students of criminology and criminal justice with a clear and simple approach to understanding social science research. Completely updated and redesigned, this text is written to engage students and make the complex subject of research methods easy for the would-be criminal justice practitioner to comprehend. In addition to covering current topics such as community policing, alternative sentencing for nonviolent offenders, and gang violence, each chapter starts with a case study demonstrating how research methods are used in practical applications within the field. Later, these issues are also addressed in exercises and questions found at the end of the chapter. This indispensable resource is accessible, understandable, and user-friendly, and is a must-read for students in any research methods course.Each chapter of this text begins with a case study illustrating how research methods, requirements, and processes are used in real-life applications. Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer uses important contemporary issues such as gangs, drugs, teen alcohol abuse, and alternative sentencing options for non-violent offenders, to illustrate role of research in developing policies and procedures. These illustrations are also addressed at the end of each chapter in exercises and review questions. Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer makes learning research methods easy, understandable, and applicable to the criminal justice topics students are most interested in.Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer will be available with instructor's resources including an Instructor's Manual, including lecture outlines and review question solutions, Microsoft PowerPoint(tm) presentations, and a test bank.
| Author | : Ronet Bachman |
| Publisher | : SAGE |
| Total Pages | : 865 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 1412960525 |
The Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice sheds light on how criminal research is conducted and helps students understand and appreciate the results. This textbook offers more concise examples and less coverage of more complex methods than the original. Using both quantitative and qualitative studies, The Fundamentals of Research delineates how each methodology has been used to improve our understanding of criminal justice-related issues.
| Author | : Daniel P. Mears |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 371 |
| Release | : 2019-02-14 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 1107193702 |
A fundamental introduction on how to think about, do, and evaluate research in the criminology and criminal justice field.
| Author | : Steven E. Barkan |
| Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 623 |
| Release | : 2011-01-28 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1449636012 |
The criminal justice system is a key social institution pertinent to the lives of citizens everywhere. Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: A Sociological View, Second Edition provides a unique social context to explore and explain the nature, impact, and significance of the criminal justice system in everyday life. This introductory text examines important sociological issues including class, race, and gender inequality, social control, and organizational structure and function.
| Author | : Jacinta M. Gau |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2018-02-09 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1506391761 |
"...It is a great textbook for undergrads who are being exposed to statistics in the field for the first time and for Master’s students who need a better grasp of the fundamentals of statistics before taking more advanced courses..." —Calli M. Cain, University of Nebraska at Omaha "A must-have textbook for Instructors and students alike in the fields of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The book is user-friendly." —Bonny Mhlanga, Western Illinois University An Introduction to Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Third Edition demonstrates how statistics is relevant to a student’s life and future career by illustrating the logical connections between basic statistical concepts and their real-world implications in criminology and criminal justice. Written for students with a limited mathematical background, author Jacinta Gau eases student anxiety around statistics by simplifying the overarching goal of each statistical technique and providing step-by-step instructions for working through the formulas and numbers. Students use real data from the field to build a foundational knowledge of statistics, rather than merely memorizing key terms or formulas. New to the Third Edition NEW Thinking Critically feature encourages students to apply the concepts from the chapter to real-life scenarios, with open-ended questions that are designed to inspire students to think about the nuances of science, statistics, and their application to criminal justice. Additional illustrations and examples in every chapter keep students engaged with the content and offer ample opportunities for them to practice the techniques. New and updated data sets from a wide range of relevant sources, such as the NCVS and UCR, BJS, LEMAS, the Census of Jails, and much more have been incorporated to give students insights into the state of criminal justice research today. New research on critical topics encourages students to discuss changes happening in the field such as the Census of Jails, inmate-on-staff assaults in prisons, and homicide rates. Practicing Statistics Whiteboard Videos, available in SAGE edge, walk students through statistical calculations to reinforce key concepts. Previous edition errors have been corrected by a statistician. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning.
| Author | : Frank Hagan |
| Publisher | : Pearson |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017-03-08 |
| Genre | : Criminal justice, Administration of |
| ISBN | : 9780134558912 |
Preface x -- Introduction to criminal justice research methods : theory and method -- Ethics in criminal justice research -- Research design : the experimental model and its variations -- The uniform crime reports and sampling -- Survey research : questionnaires -- Survey research : interviews and telephone surveys -- Participant observation and case studies -- Unobtrusive measures, secondary analysis, and the uses of official statistics -- Validity, reliability, and triangulated strategies -- Scaling and index construction -- Policy analysis and evaluation research -- Data analysis : a user's guide to statistics -- Glossary -- References -- Name index -- Subject index.
| Author | : Divya Sharma |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 246 |
| Release | : 2018-07-03 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9781516511327 |
Fundamentals of Criminology provides students with a comprehensive overview of the critical theories that are generally taught in undergraduate courses. The valuable insight and information within the text encourages discussion and consideration of policy implications, applications, theoretical evaluation, and the criminal justice system itself. The book begins with an overview of crime, criminology, and the criminal justice system, along with an introduction to various databases used to study topics related to crime and justice. In later chapters, students learn the fundamental theories of criminology, including the classical school of thought, the positivist school of thought, social structure theories based on socioeconomic status, power, and wealth, and theories of social learning and social reaction. For each theory, there is a clear introduction and discussion of its key propositions and concepts, followed by an examination of its impact on the criminal justice system and policymaking. The book concludes with chapters addressing white-collar crime, terrorism, and tools for addressing the evolving challenges within the field. Fundamentals of Criminology is well-suited for undergraduate courses in sociology, criminal justice, and criminology, especially those that address criminological theory. Divvya Sharma holds a Ph.D. in sociology and master's degrees in sociology and criminal justice. Her research focuses on topics related to informal banking systems; comparative criminology and criminal justice research; and immigration, globalization, and ethnic identity. She has been using mixed methods to study these topics and has collected data in India, Kenya, and the United States.
