Continuity and Discontinuity in Criminal Careers

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology, Sociology
Cover of the book Continuity and Discontinuity in Criminal Careers by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard, Springer US
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard ISBN: 9781475798449
Publisher: Springer US Publication: November 21, 2013
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
ISBN: 9781475798449
Publisher: Springer US
Publication: November 21, 2013
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

It takes courage to do research on crime and delinquency. Such research is typically conducted in an atmosphere of concern about the problem it addresses and is typically justified as an attempt to discover new facts or to evaluate innovative programs or policies. When, as must often be the case, no new facts are forthcoming or innovative programs turn out not to work, hopes are dashed and time and money are felt to have been wasted. Because they take more time, longitudinal studies require even greater amounts of courage. If the potential for discovery is enhanced, so is the risk of wasted effort. Long-term longitudinal studies are thought to be especially risky for other reasons as well. Theories, issues, and sta­ tistical methods in vogue at the time they were planned may not be in vogue when they are finally executed. Perhaps worse, according to some perspectives, the structure of causal factors may shift during the execu­ tion of a longitudinal project such that in the end its findings apply to a reality that no longer exists. These fears and expectations assume an ever-changing world and a corresponding conception of research as a more or less disciplined search for news. Such ideas belittle the contributions of past research and leave us vulnerable to theories, programs, policies, and research agendas that may have only tenuous connections to research of any kind.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

It takes courage to do research on crime and delinquency. Such research is typically conducted in an atmosphere of concern about the problem it addresses and is typically justified as an attempt to discover new facts or to evaluate innovative programs or policies. When, as must often be the case, no new facts are forthcoming or innovative programs turn out not to work, hopes are dashed and time and money are felt to have been wasted. Because they take more time, longitudinal studies require even greater amounts of courage. If the potential for discovery is enhanced, so is the risk of wasted effort. Long-term longitudinal studies are thought to be especially risky for other reasons as well. Theories, issues, and sta­ tistical methods in vogue at the time they were planned may not be in vogue when they are finally executed. Perhaps worse, according to some perspectives, the structure of causal factors may shift during the execu­ tion of a longitudinal project such that in the end its findings apply to a reality that no longer exists. These fears and expectations assume an ever-changing world and a corresponding conception of research as a more or less disciplined search for news. Such ideas belittle the contributions of past research and leave us vulnerable to theories, programs, policies, and research agendas that may have only tenuous connections to research of any kind.

More books from Springer US

Cover of the book Handbook of Operations Analytics Using Data Envelopment Analysis by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Biology of Brain Dysfunction by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Instrumental Analysis in the Biological Sciences by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book The Small GTPase Ran by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book The Postmortem Brain in Psychiatric Research by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Biomarkers for Psychiatric Disorders by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Laser Processing and Analysis of Materials by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Risk/Benefit Analysis for the Use and Approval of Thrombolytic, Antiarrhythmic, and Hypolipidemic Agents by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Enzyme Engineering by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Frontiers in Bioactive Lipids by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book The Logic of Social Control by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book The Immobilized Patient by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Modeling of Induction Motors with One and Two Degrees of Mechanical Freedom by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Physics and Contemporary Needs by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
Cover of the book Snapshots of Hemodynamics by Paul E. Tracy, Kimberly Kempf-Leonard
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy