The new edition of this best selling textbook brings research alive for students studying criminology and related subjects.

Contextualising research with real-life examples of crime and criminal justice, the book looks at the processes, practicalities and problems of doing criminological research, ensuring students get to grips with preparing for and doing their own research.

Thoroughly revised and updated, the book includes 12 new chapters and a revised 3-part structure designed around the core elements of a research project (preparing, doing and reflecting). It explores:

o Designing Criminological Research

o Undertaking a Criminological Literature Review

o Crime Analysis and Survey Research

o Longitudinal and Ethnographic Research

o Researching the Media

o Using the Internet to Research Crime and Justice

o Ethics and Politics of Criminological Research

o Doing Critical Criminological Research

The book is also now equipped with student support features including chapter key points, summaries, study questions/activities and resources, further reading, and a comprehensive glossary. It is essential reading for students and researchers in criminology, criminal justice and community safety.