Correction to: Fieldwork experiences in criminology and security studies

Abstract

Fieldwork Experiences in Criminology and Security Studies: Methods, Ethics, and Emotions, edited by Antonio M. Díaz-Fernández, Cristina Del-Real, and Lorena Molnar, is an essential read for students and researchers interested in conducting sensitive research in criminology and security studies. The process of conducting empirical research in criminology as well as security-related topics is flled with numerous challenges and risks, especially when studying hidden, vulnerable, violent, and powerful individuals and groups, both online and offine. This book sheds light on these challenges and risks, providing valuable insights for readers. The book offers a wealth of examples on how to approach sensitive research in criminology and security studies. Particularly noteworthy is the “lessons learned” section in each chapter, where readers can vividly understand what it is like to embark on such research in diffcult situations. These valuable lessons and insights are often absent from the existing literature, leaving novice researchers unprepared for the obstacles they may face in these disciplines. The contributors of this book openly discuss dilemmas, imperfections, and how they overcame challenges, acknowledging that social research is far from fawless. Their shared experiences are immensely valuable to readers. The editors state that their aim was to illuminate the multifaceted dimensions of feldwork experiences; foster understanding, refection, and growth within the research community; and provide guidance and inspiration to early career researchers. In accomplishing these goals, the book contributes signifcantly to the advancement of criminology and security studies. The book’s origins lie in the collaborative efforts of the three editors over several years, along with extensive interactions with researchers who eventually contributed their chapters. This collaboration resulted in contributions from 55 authors representing 40 universities and research institutions across 13 countries. Although the book focuses on sensitive research in criminology and security studies, it features authors from other social science disciplines like anthropology, psychology, and sociology