Summary
Contents
Subject index
'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.
Interviews
Interviews
- Introduction 74
- The skilled interviewer 74
- Selection of method 75
- Theorizing the interview 75
- The contribution of feminism 76
- Closed and open questions 77
- A typology of interview strategies 77
- The skill base 79
- Group interviews and focus groups 81
- Responsibilities to interviewees 83
- Tools for gathering information 86
- Concluding comments 87
Introduction
This chapter will review the range of possible interview techniques employed in criminological research. The approaches discussed will range from more structured methods through to unstructured in-depth techniques. Attention ...
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