1st Edition

Innovative Qualitative Methods for Criminology An Introduction to Dissertation Research

Edited By Ruth Penfold-Mounce, Silvia Falcetta Copyright 2026
202 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Innovative Qualitative Methods for Criminology showcases how lesser-known qualitative methods in social science can be used in dissertations researching sensitive and complex criminological topics. This book addresses the limitations of traditional qualitative methods and introduces innovative research approaches for criminology students. Each chapter focuses on a single underutilised method... Read more

The Challenges of Writing a Criminological Dissertation
Ruth Penfold-Mounce and Silvia Falcetta

Part I. Research by Reading

1- Using Archives
Rachael Burns and Matthew Cooper

2- Producing Literature-Based Research
Carol Robinson

3- Applying Socio-Legal Methods
Silvia Falcetta

4- Conducting Criminal Justice Policy Analysis
Rachel Vipond and Susan Watson

Part II. Research by Looking

5- Using Case Studies
Ruth Penfold-Mounce and Rachel Vipond

6- Analysing News Media
Emma Casey

7- Adopting Visual Methods
Daryl Martin

Part III. Research by Experience

8- Using Walking Methods
Daniel Robins, Kath Bassett and Mary Laing

9- Adopting Observational Methods
Peter Gardner and Cynthia Meersohn Schmidt

10- Conducting Digital Ethnography
Catherine Stinton

Creativity in Innovative Qualitative Methods
Ruth Penfold-Mounce and Silvia Falcetta

Biography

Ruth Penfold-Mounce is a Professor and Deputy Head of the Sociology Department, University of York, UK, and a Senior Fellow and National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Silvia Falcetta is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, University of York, UK, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.