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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. Raymond M. Lee is Professor of Social Research Methods as Royal Holloway, University of London. Elizabeth Stanko is Professor of Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Director of the ESRC Violence Research Programme.

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'[This book] represents a very thorough experience to anybody interested in researching violence. The book is also written in a very direct and clear way, making it accessible to students intending to carry out research.'- International Review of Victimology

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Raymond M Lee is Professor of Social Research Methods at Royal Holloway, University of London. Elizabeth A. Stanko is Professor of Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Director of the ESRC Violence Research Programme.

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