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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days "Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a concise resource for understanding the multifaceted subject of research methods in the field of criminology and criminal justice. This book uniquely helps to teach research design and techniques within the context of substantive criminology and criminal justice issues of interest to students and the field. This is a briefer version of Ronet and Russ's successful The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, written in a less formal style, with more concise examples drawn from everyday experience, and less coverage of complex or more rigorous methods. This is an excellent introductory methods text for undergraduate research courses in the fields of Criminal Justice and Criminology. It is ideal for students who need to understand how criminal justice research is done and appreciate the results, but may never do research themselves in the professional lives"-- Features Summary An ideal introductory text to the field, this book helps students to understand the process of research in criminology and criminal justice. New features to the Second Edition include a new chapter on research ethics and exercises to use with Excel.. Author Ronet D. Bachman (Author), Russell K. Schutt (Author) Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Release date 20110422 Pages 400 ISBN 1-4129-9176-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4129-9176-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Drawing together a wealth of research methods knowledge gained by trust researchers into one essential volume, this book provides an authoritative in-depth consideration of quantitative and qualitative methods for empirical study of trust in the social sciences. This second edition of the Handbook of Research Methods on Trust provides a fully updated and extended account of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods for empirical research. While many researchers have already drawn inspiration and insight from the previous edition, the dynamic development of trust research calls for further and deeper engagement with methodological issues, particular methods, practical research experience, and current challenges and innovations as offered by this new edition. Identifying innovative methods for researching trust, this important Handbook will prove invaluable for students and academics in the social sciences who are interested in trust, particularly postgraduates planning empirical research on trust, undergraduates researching issues of trust, faculty teaching research-based courses on trust and related topics, and experienced trust researchers looking for reflection, discussion and inspiration. Features Summary Drawing together a wealth of research methods knowledge gained by trust researchers into one essential volume, this book provides an authoritative in-depth consideration of quantitative and qualitative methods for empirical study of trust in the social sciences. Author Fergus Lyon (Editor), Guido Mollering (Editor), Mark N K Saunders (Editor) Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Release date 20160624 Pages 368 ISBN 1-78254-742-8 ISBN 13 978-1-78254-742-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Students in the humanities often struggle with concepts drawn from the social sciences and find quantitative and statistical information inaccessible and daunting. This book provides a simple guide to the process of conducting research in the humanities. Topics covered include choosing a research question and method; instrument design and pilot data; practical procedures; research with children; looking at statistics; and interpretation of results. Features Summary Serves as a guide to the process of conducting research in the humanities. This work covers topics that include: choosing a research question and method; instrument design and pilot data; practical procedures; research with children; looking at statistics; and interpretation of results.. Author Maire Messenger Davies (Author), Nick Mosdell (Author) Publisher University of Georgia Press Release date 20070315 Pages 208 ISBN 0-8203-2924-X ISBN 13 978-0-8203-2924-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The basic premise of "Social Statistics for a Diverse Society, Sixth Edition", is that substance and statistical techniques are truly related in social science research. Therefore, the authors have tried to integrate clear explanations of statistical techniques with issues of particular relevance to society. The substantive focus of this book recognizes that students live in a world characterized by a growing diversity and richness of social differences. Using straightforward prose and emphasizing intuition and common sense, this book teaches basic statistics while incorporating real research examples related to the dynamic interplay of race, class, gender and other social variables within our society and our global neighbors. The text includes resources designed to support effective teaching: illustrations showing how statistical concepts are used to interpret social issues, guides for reading and interpreting the research literature, SPSS demonstrations, and a rich variety of exercises. This title provides a close link between the practice of statistics, important social issues, and real-world examples. This shows students that in the social sciences there is a constant interplay between social concerns and the methods of inquiry and investigation. It provides a informal writing style - coupled with the use of real-world example, the conversational writing style results in a book that is more accessible and engaging for students. A focus on race, class, gender and other aspects of social diversity is threaded throughout the book, and sets the book apart from others in the field and mirrors the major emphasis in the social sciences today. Reading the Research Literature sections in most chapters help students read and interpret statistical information in professional and scholarly publications. Integration and Review Chapters on the accompanying CD-ROM bundled with the text review the two halves of the book for descriptive and inferential statistics. Boxes and Learning Checks in chapters - Throughout the book are boxes containing information on statistics in practice and insightful tips on using various techniques. The Learning Checks allow students to test their understanding of concepts just presented. Emphasis on Computing SPSS for Windows is used throughout the book in conjunction with General Social Survey data to introduce students to one of the most commonly used analytical software packages in the field. At the end of each chapter is a demonstration of a related SPSS procedure, along with a set of exercises. Features Summary Emphasizes intuition and common sense, while demonstrating the link between the practice of statistics and important social issues. This title helps students learn key sociological concepts through real research examples related to the dynamic interplay of race... Author Anna Y. Leon-Guerrero (Author), Chava Frankfort-Nachmias (Author) Publisher Pine Forge Press Release date 20110119 Pages 600 ISBN 1-4129-9253-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4129-9253-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days Like the first edition of The Practice of Research in Social Work, this Second Edition introduces research methods as an integrated set of techniques for investigating social work research and practice problems. This Second Edition continues to offer the most contemporary treatments of the latest developments in social work research approaches. Interesting and contemporary social work examples are used, with each chapter focusing on a particular substantive research question. Students gain new insights into important substantive issues as they learn about the strong and weak points of actual research projects. Features Summary Introduces research methods as an integrated set of techniques for investigating social work research and practice problems. This work offers contemporary treatments of the developments in social work research approaches... Author Rafael J. Engel (Author), Russell K. Schutt (Author) Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Release date 20090209 Pages 560 ISBN 1-4129-6892-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4129-6892-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The Reviewer 's Guide to Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences is designed for evaluators of research manuscripts and proposals in the social and behavioral sciences, and beyond. Its thirty-one uniquely structured chapters cover both traditional and emerging methods of quantitative data analysis, which neither junior nor veteran reviewers can be expected to know in detail. The book updates readers on each technique 's key principles, appropriate usage, underlying assumptions, and limitations. It thereby assists reviewers to offer constructive commentary on works they evaluate, and also serves as an indispensable author 's reference for preparing sound research manuscripts and proposals. Key features include: The chapters cover virtually all of the popular classic and emerging quantitative techniques, thus helping reviewers to evaluate a manuscript 's methodological approach and its data analysis. In addition, the volume serves as an indispensable reference tool for those designing their own research. For ease of use, all chapters follow the same structure: the opening page of each chapter defines and explains the purpose of that statistical method the next one or two pages provide a table listing various criteria that should be considered when evaluating and applying that methodological approach to data analysis the remainder of each chapter contains numbered sections corresponding to the numbered criteria listed in the opening table. Each section explains the role and importance of that particular criterion. Chapters are written by methodological and applied scholars who are expert in the particular quantitative method being reviewed. Features Summary Designed for evaluators of research manuscripts and proposals in the social and behavioral sciences. This book covers traditional and emerging methods of quantitative data analysis... Author Gregory R Hancock (Editor), Laura M Stapleton (Editor), Ralph O. Mueller (Editor) Publisher Routledge Release date 20100212 Pages 432 ISBN 0-415-96507-1 ISBN 13 978-0-415-96507-1

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Criminal justice social work - A South African practice framework is a text for those working with criminal offenders and victims of crime. It offers readers grounding in theory, research, practice and clinical expertise for practising effectively in the field of criminal justice. Readers are exposed to a wide range of methods, techniques and interventions situated in a uniquely South African practice framework for addressing criminal justice issues and challenges. Format:paperback Pages:240

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Year 1 and AS Subject: Psychology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2016 This revision guide combines exceptionally clear presentation of the essential information students need to know with plenty of activities to develop the critical skills needed for interpreting and answering exam questions. Revise, practise, then apply what you've learnt to fully prepare for the exams. Differentiated information and activities are provided on what students must, should and could know for all topics (Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology, Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology and Research Methods). Includes focused exam skills activities to help embed learning and to help you to get your best results. Suitable for both AS and A Level students, with A Level-only content clearly highlighted. Features Summary Provides all the essential information students need to know along with plenty of activities to develop skills for interpreting and answering exam questions... Author Mike Cardwell (Author), Rob McIlveen (Author), Rachel Moody (Author), Joseph Robinson-Sparks (Author) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160421 Pages 288 ISBN 0-19-837640-5 ISBN 13 978-0-19-837640-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days This book provides a unique introduction to the study of relationships between gender and biology, a core part of the feminist science research tradition which emerged nearly half a century ago. Lynn Hankinson Nelson presents an accessible and balanced discussion of research questions, background assumptions, methods, and hypotheses about biology and gender with which feminist scientists and science scholars critically and constructively engage. Writing from the perspective of contemporary philosophy of science, she examines the evidence for and ethical implications of biological hypotheses about gender, and discusses relevant philosophical issues including understandings of scientific objectivity, the nature of scientific reasoning, and relationships between biological research and the scientific and social contexts in which it is pursued. Clear and comprehensive, this volume addresses the engagements of feminist scientists and science scholars with a range of disciplines, including developmental and evolutionary biology, medicine, neurobiology, and primatology. Features Summary A balanced and accessible introduction to the engagements that feminist scientists and science scholars undertake with a variety of biological sciences. Author Lynn Hankinson Nelson Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20170907 Pages 240 ISBN 1-107-46203-7 ISBN 13 978-1-107-46203-8

The Drama of Being a Child: The Search for the True Self By Alice Miller The first publication of Drama of Being a Child and of this 1997 edition are separated by fifteen years of experience - the author's experience with her own self-therapy and with other recent therapy methods, and finally her knowledge of the life histories of the several thousand readers who have written to her. The research into childhood she has undertaken in this period has led to further fine-tuning of her earlier findings, as is ocumented and illustrated here with an abundance of examples. The author examines the consequences of repression at personal and social levels, the causes of the physical and psychological harm done to children and how this can be prevented, and finally the new methods at our disposal for dealing with the consequences of infant traumas.

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