Previous edition: published as by Lesley Noaks and Emma Wincup. 2004

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Foundations of Qualitative Research in Criminology1. Qualitative approaches to criminological research2. The politics of researching crime and justice3. Ethics in criminological research Part II: The Research Process4. Negotiating and sustaining access5. Using existing qualitative data6. Interviews and focus groups7. Ethnography8. Working with qualitative data: analysis and writing Part 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

Now with new, in-depth case studies to really help students visualise the realities of research, this textbook continues to provide the guidance to help them both evaluate existing studies and design their own robust, ethical projects This is 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. 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

In English.