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'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.
Researching Private Policing
Researching Private Policing
- Introduction 155
- Background to the research project 155
- Establishing strategies to research private policing 156
- The theoretical background 157
- Gaining access 158
- Diverse agendas 159
- Field relations 160
- An ethnography of private policing 162
- Problems in handling informants 164
- Groundwork for the survey 169
- The neighbourhood survey 170
- Interviewing 170
- Data collection and analysis 171
- Concluding comments 172
Introduction
This chapter provides a case study of the use of qualitative research methods to explore the activities of a private security group working in a residential community. It will review ...
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