{"product_id":"9781621315988","title":"Advanced Research Methods for the Social Sciences","description":"\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Research Methods for the Social Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a conversational tone that is easily accessible to students, \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Research Methods\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark M. Lanier, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eResearch Methods in Criminology: A Mixed Methods Approach\u003c\/i\u003e, co-authored with Lisa Briggs, and \u003ci\u003eEssential Criminology\u003c\/i\u003e, co-authored with Stuart Henry. Currently, Dr. Lanier is developing epidemiological criminology as a bridge between public health, medical sociology, and criminal justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatherine A. Ford\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan C. Reid\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatlyn M. Stricklend\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47038046241008,"sku":"9781621315988","price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781621315988_p0.jpg?v=1763859672","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781621315988","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}