Criminological research : understanding qualitative methods

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Title:

Criminological research : understanding qualitative methods

Author:

Noaks, Lesley.

ISBN:

9780761974079

9780761974062

Personal Author:

Noaks, Lesley.

Publication Information:

London : Sage Publications, 2004.

Physical Description:

xi, 196 p. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Introducing qualitative methods

Series Title:

Introducing qualitative methods

Contents:

Pt. 1. Qualitative research in criminology : history, politics and ethics. -- 1. The development of qualitative approaches to criminological research. -- 2. Doing research on crime and justice: a political endeavour? -- 3. Ethical dimensions of qualitative research in criminology. -- Pt. 2. The qualitative research process : from access to analysis. -- 4. Negotiating and sustaining access. -- 5. Interviews. --

6. Ethnographic approaches to researching crime and deviance. -- 7. Using documentary evidence in qualitative research. -- 8. Analysing qualitative data. -- Pt. 3. Reflections on research process: two criminological case studies. -- 9. Researching substance use among young homeless people. -- 10. Researching private policing. -- 11. Looking forward: the future of qualitative research in criminology.

Subject Term:

Criminology -- Research -- Methodology.

Added Author:

Wincup, Emma.

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Summary

′Noaks and Wincup′s book is useful primarily to criminology students for its clarity, use of illustrative case studies, exercises and end-of-chapter suggested further reading′

- The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice

Criminological Research offers a comprehensive guide to both the theory and practice of qualitative criminological research.

Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how a variety of methods and approaches work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Practically focused throughout, the book also offers constructive advice for students analysing and writing their research projects.

Key features of the book include:

- An innovative framework - combining different methodologies and approaches

- A variety of `real-life′ examples and case studies - enriches the book for the reader

- A set of practical exercises and further reading sections in each chapter - pedagogical and student-focussed throughout

- A broad coverage - includes discussions of ethnography, interviewing, documentary evidence and data-analysis

- A detailed and practical discussion of the politics of research, such as issues of access, ethics and confidentiality

The book has a flowing narrative and student-friendly structure which makes it accessible to students. Written by experts in the field, it will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective research in both criminology and courses in qualitative research in related disciplines.