Understanding Criminal Networks: A Research Guide (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780520297043)

Understanding Criminal Networks is a short methodological primer for those interested in studying illicit, deviant, covert, or criminal networks using social network analysis (SNA). Accessibly written by Gisela Bichler, a leading expert in SNA for dark networks, the book is chock-full of graphics, checklists, software tips, step-by-step guidance, and straightforward advice. Covering all the essentials, each chapter highlights three themes: the theoretical basis of networked criminology, methodological issues and useful analytic tools, and producing professional analysis. Unlike any other book on the market, the book combines conceptual and empirical work with advice on designing networking studies, collecting data, and analysis. Relevant, practical, theoretical, and methodologically innovative, Understanding Criminal Networks promises to jumpstart readers' understanding of how to cross over from conventional investigations of crime to the study of criminal networks.

Author: Gisela Bichler
ISBN-10: 0520297040
ISBN-13: 9780520297043
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2019
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2020