Sorry for the shameless piece of advertising on the list but I am pleased to say that my book "Understanding Criminological Research : A Guide to Data Analysis" (Sage Publications) is available online at http://www.uk.sagepub.com/books/Book237317 and all the students I have spoken to really like it!
Here's the blurb:
Criminological research lies at the heart of criminological theory, influences social policy development, as well as informs criminal justice practice. The ability to collect, analyse and present empirical data is a core skill every student of criminology must learn.
Written as an engaging step-by-step guide and illustrated by detailed case studies, this book guides the reader in how to analyse criminological data. Key features of the book include:
o Guidance on how to identify a research topic, designing a research study, accounting for the role of the researcher and writing up and presenting research findings.
o A thorough account of the development of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and data analysis within the field of criminology.
o Relevant and up-to-date case studies, drawn from internationally published criminological research sources.
o Clear and accessible chapter content supported by helpful introductions, concise summaries, self-study questions and suggestions for further reading.
Here's a review or two:
'Provides a thorough, clear and precise step-by-step guide for 'doing the business' of criminological research. Carefully balanced between qualitative and quantitative approaches, amply supported by examples and exercises, this book is an invaluable resource for students of criminology at all levels'
Professor Majid Yar
University of Hull
'Clearly written and tightly focused on the nuts and bolts of managing the research process, Chamberlain's book will become an invaluable guide for students at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate study - and is very likely to grace the bookshelves of many staff members, too'
Martin O'Brien
Reader, School of Education and Social Science, University of Central Lancashire
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