Advanced Research Methods for the Social Sciences (Paperback)

"Advanced Research Methods for the Social Sciences" is a unique anthology featuring readings and summaries selected and prepared by actual users of the material undergraduate students who had just completed a required research methods course.
The book includes a wide array of works by leading researchers and provides an equal balance of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods with a critical focus. The papers selected for inclusion were originally written by internationally acclaimed researchers in their respective fields.
Written in a conversational tone that is easily accessible to students, "Advanced Research Methods" explores complex research methods in a comprehensive, logical way. The book is appropriate for courses in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, political science, psychology, and interdisciplinary studies.
Mark M. Lanier, Ph.D., received his interdisciplinary doctoral degree with a concentration in criminology, sociology, and psychology from Michigan State University. Dr. Lanier is a professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama and is the university's McNair Fellow for 2013. He has over 60 scholarly publications, including "Research Methods in Criminology: A Mixed Methods Approach," co-authored with Lisa Briggs, and "Essential Criminology," co-authored with Stuart Henry. Currently, Dr. Lanier is developing epidemiological criminology as a bridge between public health, medical sociology, and criminal justice.
Catherine A. Ford was a member of the University of Alabama crew team and full time student employee of the UA Outdoor Recreation department. She graduated last semester.
Jonathan C. Reid is a senior at the University of Alabama. He is 1st team All American for track and field and is also 1st team Academic All American.
Katlyn M. Stricklend is majoring in political science and criminal justice at the University of Alabama. She is a member of Capstone Men and Women, the university's official ambassador program.

General

Imprint:	Cognella
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2013
First published:	May 2013
Editors:	Mark M. Lanier • Catherine A. Ford • Jonathan C. Reid • Katlyn M. Strickland
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-62131-598-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Research methods Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
LSN:	1-62131-598-3
Barcode:	9781621315988

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