Researching Violence: Methodology and Measurement

Researching Violence: Methodology and Measurement
ISBN-10
1317834860
ISBN-13
9781317834861
Category
Social Science
Pages
242
Language
English
Published
2014-06-11
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Raymond M. Lee, Elizabeth A Stanko, Elizabeth Stanko

Description

Violence is a research topic that is fraught with difficulties. A notoriously sensitive subject, and one that is presumed to be largely hidden, researchers have long struggled with the question of how to measure its impact and how to explore its incidence. Arising from the ESRC's Violence Research Programme, Researching Violence is a practical guide both to theses problems and to the obstacles encountered when negotiating this uneasy terrain. Comprising the reflections of researchers who have worked on diverse projects - from violence in the home to racial violence and homicide - this book demonstrates the ingenuity and at times courageous actions of researchers having to think on their feet. It also investigates the ethical and emotional issues arising from working with the victims and perpetrators of violence. This book will be indispensable for students and academics doing research projects on violence.

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