Researching Theories of Crime and Deviance

by Charis Elizabeth Kubrin and Marvin D. Krohn

Book Overview

Many textbooks provide summaries and critiques of criminological theories, which are often supported by empirical evidence. However, this evidence is only as good as the research methods that were used to generate it. Where do these "facts" come from, and how reliable are they?

Researching Theories of Crime and Deviance offers a critical evaluation of the research methods that generate data, bridging the gap between theory and research in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195340868
• ISBN13: 9780195340860
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"