Despite ethnography's long and distinguished history in the social sciences, its use in criminology is still relatively rare. Over the years, however, ethnographers in the United States and abroad have amassed an impressive body of work on core criminological topics and groups, including gang members, sex workers, drug dealers, and drug users. Ethnographies on criminal justice institutions have also flourished, with studies on police, courts, and prisons providing deep insights into how these organizations operate and shape the lives of people who encounter them. The Oxford Handbook of Ethnographies of Crime and Criminal Justice provides critical and current reviews of key research topics, issues, and debates that crime ethnographers have been grappling with for over a century. This volume brings together an outstanding group of ethnographers to discuss various research traditions, the ethical and pragmatic challenges associated with conducting crime-related fieldwork, relevant policy recommendations for practitioners in the field, and areas of future research for crime ethnographers. In addition to exhaustive overview essays, the handbook also presents case studies that serve as exemplars for how ethnographic inquiry can contribute to our understanding of crime and criminal justice-related topics.

About the Author
Sandra M. Bucerius is Professor of Sociology and Criminology and a Henry Marshall Tory Chair at the University of Alberta. Kevin D. Haggerty is Canada Research Chair, Killam Research Laureate, and Professor of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Alberta. Luca Berardi is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Social Psychology at McMaster University.

Reviews
This new Oxford Handbook of Ethnographies of Crime and Criminal Justice will be a helpful resource for criminologists and other social scientists who wish to deepen their understanding of and ability to undertake meaningful ethnographic projects. * Samantha McAleese, Assistant Professor at Brock University, Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Books *



Book Information
ISBN 9780190904500
Author Sandra M. Bucerius
Format Hardback
Page Count 656
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 1202g
Dimensions(mm) 183mm * 262mm * 53mm