{"product_id":"researching-theories-of-crime-and-deviance-9780195340860","title":"Researching Theories of Crime and Deviance","description":"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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eResearching Theories of Crime and Deviance\u003c\/em\u003e offers a critical evaluation of the research methods that generate data, bridging the gap between theory and research in the study of crime and deviant behavior. This unique resource challenges students to carefully appraise--rather than blindly accept--the research techniques that are used to produce theories and scholarship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn clear and engaging language, noted criminologists Charis E. Kubrin, Thomas D. Stucky, and Marvin D. Krohn assess the various research methods that have been used to test nine theoretical perspectives of crime. As they examine the processes and challenges of conducting theoretically directed research, the authors focus on sampling, measurement, and analytical issues. Coverage includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Rational Choice\/Deterrence Theory\u003cbr\u003e* Trait Theories \u003cbr\u003e* Social Disorganization Theory \u003cbr\u003e* Anomie\/Strain Theory \u003cbr\u003e* Social Learning Theory \u003cbr\u003e* Social Control Theory \u003cbr\u003e* Labeling Theory \u003cbr\u003e* Conflict Theory \u003cbr\u003e* Integrated Theory \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA dynamic and compelling text, \u003cem\u003eResearching Theories of Crime and Deviance\u003c\/em\u003e demystifies the research process, encouraging students to become better informed readers and researchers. It serves as an excellent resource for criminological theory courses, graduate-level research methods courses, and seminars that take a close look at the development of criminological theory and\/or methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharis E. Kubrin\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor of Sociology at George Washington University. She is coeditor of \u003cem\u003eCrime: Readings\u003c\/em\u003e (2007) and coauthor of \u003cem\u003ePrivileged Places: Race, Residence, and the Structure of Opportunity\u003c\/em\u003e (2006). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas D. Stucky\u003c\/strong\u003e is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. He is author of \u003cem\u003eUrban Politics, Crime Rates, and Police Strength\u003c\/em\u003e (2005). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarvin D. Krohn\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminology, Law, and Society at the University of Florida. He is coauthor of \u003cem\u003eGangs and Delinquency in Developmental Perspective\u003c\/em\u003e (2003), which was a recipient of the American Society of Criminology's Michael J. Hindelang Award.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51200843841810,"sku":"9780195340860","price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_525f4f05-7ee1-4bbf-b666-e3734e82bbd5.jpg?v=1744903674","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/researching-theories-of-crime-and-deviance-9780195340860","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}