Earl Robert Babbie (January 8, 1938 - present) is a professor of sociology and behavioral sciences at Chapman University, United States. He is best known for his popular book 'The Practice of Social Research' (first edition in 1975). January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... A professor (Latin: one who claims publicly to be an expert) (prof for short) is a senior teacher, lecturer and researcher, usually in a college or university. ... Social interactions of people and their consequences are the subject of sociology studies. ... Behavioural sciences (or Behavioral science) is a term that encompasses all the disciplines that explores the behaviour and strategies within and between organisms in the natural world. ... Chapman University is a private university located in Orange County, California. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ...
References
Earl Babbie, 'The Practice of Social Research', 10th edition, Wadsworth, Thomson Learning Inc., ISBN 0534620299 (A note from the author)