Criminological research : understanding qualitative methods / Emma Wincup.

Previous edition 2004.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-194) and index.

Part I. Foundations of qualitative research in criminology. Qualitative approaches to criminological research -- The politics of researching crime and justice -- Ethics in criminological research -- Part II. The research process. Negotiating and sustaining access -- Using existing qualitative data -- Interviews and focus groups -- Ethnography -- Working with qualitative data : analysis, writing and dissemination -- Part III. Being a qualitative researcher. Researching women's experiences of electronic monitoring / Ella Holdsworth -- Using focus groups to explore young people's perceptions of fashion counterfeiting / Joanna Large -- Researching with young people who are vulnerable and 'difficult to reach' / Kathy Hampson -- Conclusion : becoming a qualitative researcher.

This book offers guidance from theoretical considerations through the steps of the research process, and equips readers with the necessary tools to carry out a successful, ethical study.