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Criminological research : understanding qualitative methods
Lesley Noaks,Emma Wincup +1 more
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Criminological Research as mentioned in this paper is a comprehensive guide to both the theory and practice of qualitative criminological research, providing constructive advice for students analysing and writing their research projects.Abstract:
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: â?¢ An innovative framework - combining different methodologies and approaches â?¢ A variety of `real-life' examples and case studies - enriches the book for the reader â?¢ A set of practical exercises and further reading sections in each chapter - pedagogical and student-focussed throughout â?¢ A broad coverage - includes discussions of ethnography, interviewing, documentary evidence and data-analysis â?¢ 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.read more
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Jonathan Merritt,Gavin Dingwall +1 more
TL;DR: It is widely accepted that the policing needs of rural areas can be very different from those of urban areas because of the concentration of population and (generally) higher crime rates, as discussed by the authors.
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Global concepts, local contexts: a case study of international criminal justice policy transfer in violence reduction
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Rethinking Criminology(ies) through the Inclusion of Political Violence and Armed Conflict as Legitimate Objects of Inquiry
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore how focusing on new objects of inquiry and the challenges they represent may help to bridge the criminological divide by rendering the borders of criminology's object permeable, and produce a malleable and dynamic discipline that deals with processes of normalization/differentiation/othering as well as ordering, governance, and control from different normative and political perspectives, theories, and methods.
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