Criminological Research

Understanding Qualitative Methods

AvEmma Wincup

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

Good research starts with careful planning and a thorough understanding of the research process. The abilities to design a research study and to evaluate those conducted by others are core skills every student of criminology must learn.

With guidance from theoretical considerations through the steps of the research process, this book equips you with the necessary tools to carry out a successful, ethical study.

This is a completely updated new edition, and it features

A new skills-focused chapter on how to evaluate existing qualitative studies and design new ones
Rich examples from real research making the ideas and concepts concrete
New in-depth case studies on fashion counterfeiting, electronic monitoring and youth justice to illustrate the realities of conducting qualitative research
A full discussion of the politics of research, issues of access, ethics and managing risk in the field
Thought-provoking exercises reinforce practical research skills

This book is the perfect guide to theory and practice for any student undertaking qualitative research on crime or criminal justice.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-04-06
Mått:170 x 242 x 12 mm
Vikt:390 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Introducing Qualitative Methods series
Antal sidor:216
Upplaga:2
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781446209141

Utforska kategorier

Brottslighet och kriminologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

I joined the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in 2019 after an academic career spanning over 20 years, teaching and researching criminology and criminal justice. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a UK-based independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. In my role as research manager I have particular responsibility for qualitative research.

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‘Informed by real-life research challenges and contemporary issues, this new edition of Criminological Research deepens our understanding of both the politics of research and the research process. This is a must-read guide for anyone embarking on qualitative research in the areas of crime and justice.’

Innehållsförteckning

Part I: Foundations of Qualitative Research in Criminology1. Qualitative approaches to criminological research2. The politics of researching crime and justice3. Ethics in criminological researchPart II: The Research Process4. Negotiating and sustaining access5. Using existing qualitative data6. Interviews and focus groups7. Ethnography8. Working with qualitative data: analysis and writingPart III: Being a Qualitative Researcher9. Researching women’s experiences of electronic monitoring – Ella Holdsworth10. Using focus groups to explore young people’s perceptions of fashion counterfeiting - Joanna Large11. Research with young people who are vulnerable and ‘difficult to reach’ - Kathy Hampson12. Becoming a qualitative researcher