Methods of criminological research

Preface Theories, methods, politics and problems Introduction The criminological enterprise Conclusion Methods of criminological research Introduction Types of data Social surveys Experiments Observation Informal interviews Data and method The theoretical connection Concluding comments Measuring and explaining crime Introduction Measuring the extent of crime Explaining crime: quantative research Conclusion Studying the criminal justice system Introduction 'Objects' as subjects Politics of criminological inquiry Gaining access: research in prisons Collecting data: researching the police Publishing results: plea-bargaining in court Getting research used: the short, sharp shock Conclusion Conclusion References Index