Research Methods In Criminal Justice And Criminology An Interdisciplinary Approach
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Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Author: Lee Ellis
language: en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date: 2009-12-15
Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology is a core text for criminology and criminal justice research methods courses. It strives to offer a general foundation of knowledge that transcends particular topics or subject areas, allowing students to apply research methods and concepts to a multitude of scenarios. Even though the textbook has been written primarily for criminal justice and criminology majors, there is an underlying recognition that research methods and findings are common among all of the social sciences. This text has been designed to be user-friendly, even when dealing with some fairly complex statistical and theoretical concepts. The most critical points are clearly stated and illustrated with examples chosen to be interesting in their own right.
Criminology
"I find that Walsh′s text is a great value for the price in that it encompasses a number of criminal justice topics, a strong theoretical discussion, and dedicates chapters to the integrated approach of criminology. [It also features] an interdisciplinary approach that integrates rather than separates the theories [and] a comprehensive student study site that challenges the student to move beyond the classroom and textbook."--Erin Conley-Monroe, Harold Washington College I was impressed after reviewing the table of contents that Walsh included separate Chapters on Terrorism and Drugs . . . I felt that Walsh′s writing is very sophisticated and better organized with regards to Chapters than [the competition]. I really liked how the interdisciplinary approach is explained and the organization/choice of theories covered.... It addresses Criminology more at the interdisciplinary approach and explains why that is important. I [also] find Sage′s [student study site at www.sagepub.com/criminologystudy] to be thorough and easy to navigate. Walsh is a much better value for the price."--Cathryn Lavery, Iona CollegeThis unique text offers an interdisciplinary perspective on crime and criminality by integrating the latest theories, concepts, and research from sociology, psychology, and biology. Offering a more complete look at the world of criminology than any other existing text, authors Anthony Walsh and Lee Ellis first present criminological theory and concepts in their traditional form and then show how integrating theory and concepts from the more basic sciences can complement, expand, strengthen, and add coherence to them. Key Features: Offers students the opportunity to learn from the "cutting edges" of criminology: This innovative, interdisciplinary approach introduces students to the "future" of criminology by offering new and exciting insights. The book also includes strong sections on crime policy and prevention that illustrate the practical benefits of understanding theory and how theories guide policy-makers seeking to prevent and control crime. Focuses on topics fascinating to students: Chapters on typologies such as violent crime, serial killers, terrorism, drug and alcohol addiction, psychopaths, organized crime, and white collar crime engage students while showing how the theories presented earlier can be applied. Presents material in a student-friendly style: Written in an accessible format, the book features many pedagogical tools such as chapter opening vignettes, "Focus On" boxes, summary tables of all theories, a unique photo program, discussion questions, Web-driven exercises, and key terms Accompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries! Offers audio links to public radio shows from the NPR and PBS radio archives including "This American Life," "All Things Considered," "Talk of the Nation," "Justice Talking," "The Online Newshour," and "Marketplace" Provides free online video links from the Frontline PBS which are broken up into segments so they can be shown in lecture, varying in length from less than 3 minutes to hour long or more Includes interactive quizzes, e-flashcards and practice quizzes, 3-5 journal articles per chapter, and much more! Intended Audience: This core textbook is designed for undergraduate students studying Introductory Criminology in departments of sociology and of criminal justice. For only $2.50 more than the textbook alone, you can adopt Criminology by Walsh and The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice by Davis BUNDLE! Just use ISBN 9781412958950. A handy reference for students, professionals, and anyone interested in criminal justice and criminology, The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice is an excellent, wide-ranging resource with clear definitions for over 2,000 key criminal justice terms. Often going beyond simple definitions, the dictionary presents and explains common misperceptions for selected entries.
Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology: A Mixed Methods Approach gives students the tools they need to understand the research they read and take the first steps toward producing compelling research projects themselves.