Unlock the intricacies of criminology and criminal justice research with *The Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice*. This comprehensive reference guide, essential for both academic and professional use, delves into diverse research methodologies and statistical techniques that drive the field forward. Enriched by the insights of distinguished scholars and experienced practitioners, this encyclopedia provides an authoritative overview of the current trends and methodologies fueling criminological inquiries across the globe.

Spanning 960 pages, this invaluable resource explores a vast array of topics, including qualitative and quantitative research designs, the intersection of crime and technology, and critical analysis of sociological impacts on criminal behavior. Featuring detailed sections on the connection between firearms and crime, rational choice theory, and innovative tools like geospatial mapping, it serves as an essential toolkit for those tackling today’s pressing issues in criminal justice.

The Encyclopedia not only presents methods employed in research but also integrates essential datasets, along with leading government statistics, enhancing your ability to conduct thorough and informed studies. This resource is designed for undergraduate students, graduate scholars, and professionals seeking to understand and combat crime more effectively.

Available in brand new condition, this edition published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021 is indexed under ISBN 9781119110729.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119110729
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 960


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The Encyclopedia of RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE


The most comprehensive reference work on research designs and methods in criminology and criminal justice


This Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive survey of research methodologies and statistical techniques that are popular in criminology and criminal justice systems across the globe. With contributions from leading scholars and practitioners in the field, it offers a clear insight into the techniques that are currently in use to answer the pressing questions in criminology and criminal justice.


The Encyclopedia contains essential information from a diverse pool of authors about research designs grounded in both qualitative and quantitative approaches. It includes information on popular datasets and leading resources of government statistics. In addition, the contributors cover a wide range of topics such as: the most current research on the link between guns and crime, rational choice theory, and the use of technology like geospatial mapping as a crime reduction tool. This invaluable reference work:

Offers a comprehensive survey of international research designs, methods, and statistical techniques

Includes contributions from leading figures in the field

Contains data on criminology and criminal justice from Cambridge to Chicago

Presents information on capital punishment, domestic violence, crime science, and much more

Helps us to better understand, explain, and prevent crime


Written for undergraduate students, graduate st