Research Methods for Law (Research Methods for the Arts and Humanities) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1399515071 ISBN 13: 9781399515078

Verlag: Edinburgh University Press, 2024

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This third edition of Research Methods for Law offers students in a range of disciplines - law, sociology, psychology, criminology, forensic science, social-legal studies and social welfare - an advanced introduction to research methods in an accessible and grounded way. As well as covering theoretical, comparative and interdisciplinary methods, the book breaks new ground by offering a focus on topics of contemporary and developing concerns in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, BRICS, Continental Legal Systems, Islamic Law, Gender, Race and the ‘Virtual World’. The expert contributors draw on their vast experience in teaching and research to encourage students and provide sure pathways for their own enterprises with technical competence and adherence to ethical standards.

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Mike McConville is Honorary Professor, University of Nottingham and Founding Dean of the Faculty of Law in the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Wing Hong Chui is Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Social Sciences at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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A handbook and guide to research methods for students of law, criminology, sociology and social sciences, from an interdisciplinary perspectiveKey features:• 7 new chapters covering: advanced analytical methods and research methods for Islamic Law, Continental Legal Systems, the Virtual World, BRICS, Race, AI, Gender and the Law• Existing chapters updated with the latest thinking in legal research• Global coverage of ideas by leading researchers and practitionersThis third edition of Research Methods for Law provides students in law, sociology, psychology and criminology with perspectives on current methods of research – legalistic, theoretical, empirical, comparative and inter-disciplinary – in an accessible, grounded and engaging style. Its rich mix of general lessons, theoretical engagement and practical examples from experienced researchers brings clarity to the challenges and complexities of research.Enabling students to pursue research from a variety of perspectives, the book draws on actual research projects presented by a team of international contributors with a broad range of teaching and research experience in law, criminal justice and socio-legal studies.Mike McConville is Honorary Professor, University of Nottingham and Founding Dean of the Faculty of Law in the Chinese University of Hong Kong.Wing Hong Chui is Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Social Sciences at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1399515071
• ISBN 13: 9781399515078
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 356
• Herausgeber: McConville Mike, Chui Wing Hong
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar