Research Methods for Law

A handbook and guide to research methods for students of law, criminology, sociology and social sciences, from an interdisciplinary perspective Key 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 practitioners This 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