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The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice by
Based on Russell Schutt's Investigating the Social World, the most successful social research text to have been published in a generation, The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised and adapted specifically for criminal justice courses and programs. The authors originally wrote this book to teach research design and techniques within the context of substantive criminology and criminal justice issues of interest to students and the field. The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Second Edition is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate students taking a research methods course in criminology or criminal justice.
Call Number: 364.072 B124p 2003
Voices from the Field by
This reader gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at groundbreaking research, showing you what the process was really like and how the outcomes often differed from the researchers' expectations. For the first time, you receive a first-hand perspective from the researchers themselves. The reader, organized by type of methodology, offers commentary about varying research approaches, research design, the process of measurement, and the concepts of reliability and validity.
Call Number: 364.072 V889 2001
Perspectives on Evaluating Criminal Justice and Corrections by
A comprehensive and authoritative overview of issues relating to the evaluation of criminal justice/corrections 'interventions', this book draws on a range of theoretical, cultural and epistemological perspectives with authors from a range of disciplines and countries.
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Linzey, A. (2009). Why Animal Suffering Matters: Philosophy, theology, and practical ethics. New York: Oxford University Press.
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