2nd Edition, march 2016
Oxford University Press
SINOPSIS
The only book of its kind to cover practical, academic and research skills for the study of criminology, including comprehensive coverage of research methods, ethics and data analysis
A strong emphasis on active learning is achieved with practical examples and exercises throughout encouraging you to put the skills you’re learning into a practical context
Accompanied by an innovative and dynamic online resource centre, containing useful activities, for example testing your understanding of ethical considerations and the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods
Tailored to the needs of criminology students at all levels, it establishes a strong skills foundation for your first year and supports you right through to the completion of your final year projects
Written in an informal, lively and entertaining style with examples and diagrams to bring the subject to life
New to this Edition:
Brand new chapter on «what is criminology?»
Fully updated references to the 2015 BSC Statement of Ethics
Expanded explanations of method and methodology