Looking at both the techniques and logic of inquiry surrounding methods used in criminological research, this progressive handbook brings together work from internationally renowned experts to provide readers with an important resource on the application of methods.

Using a scientific and evidence based approach, this text addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction, with chapters focusing on psychological, biological and societal aspects.

A cutting edge examination of urban theory as related to the realities of social and economic change in today's global cities.

This interdisciplinary introduction to urban theory explains how the concepts that help us understand the contemporary urban experience have developed and been applied. It discusses a wide range of work - within political science, economics, g

Providing readers with the introduction to doing research into digital cultures and technologies, this book considers the methodological, practical and theoretical elements of digital ethnography and demonstrates how to research experiences and relationships as well as objects and events

This cutting-edge overview explores big data and the related topic of computer code, examining the implications for education and schooling for today and the near future.

This concise and practical guide explores the use of Conversation Analysis as a method for conducting research in a business and management Masters dissertation.

With lots of illustrations and interviews with key urban analysts, this book offers a field-defining look at the challenges and opportunities of using new and emerging data to study contemporary and future cities through methods including GIS, Remote Sensing, Big Data and Geodemographics.

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An essential resource, Research Ethics for Human Geography is an engaging introduction to key ethical issues in geographical research; edited and authored by leading figures in the discipline.