Research Methods for Law
Edited by Mike McConville, Wing Hong (Eric) Chui
Edition: 3
A handbook and guide to research methods for students of law, criminology, sociology and social sciences, from an interdisciplinary perspective
- Comprehensive coverage of research methodologies for both first-degree and graduate students
- Focus on enduring and emerging areas including race, gender, AI, the virtual world, BRICS, Islamic Law and Continental Legal Systems
- Expert guidance on both research methods and research ethics
- Of interest to students on global stage
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.
About the Authors
Preface and Acknowledgements
Introduction and Overview - Mike McConville and Wing Hong Chui
Chapter 1. Legal Research as Qualitative Research - Ian Dobinson and Francis Johns
Chapter 2. Quantitative Research - Wing Hong Chui
Chapter 3. Ethnographic Research and Law - Satnam Choongh
Chapter 4. Interdisciplinary in Legal Research - Paul Roberts
Chapter 5. Researching Continental Systems: The Example of Germany - Thomas Weigend
Chapter 6. Researching Middle East/Islamic Law - Haider Ala Hamoudi
Chapter 7. Research and BRICS - George Meszaros
Chapter 8. Race Decolonisation and Legal Research - Foluke Adebisi
Chapter 9. Research Methods for Law and Gender - Emma Milne and Hannah Bows
Chapter 10. Researching Law and the Virtual World - Rebecca Helm and Emily Spearing
Chapter 11. Research in AI and Law - Mark Findlay
Chapter 12. Empiricism and Theory - Mike McConville
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An essential resource for every Law student and scholar, and a must have for the shelves of every library.
