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This book provides an understanding of television research from both the quantitative and qualitative perspectives. It systematically analyzes the various research paradigms used in the study of televison, and focuses on the integration of quantitative and qualitative methodologies as a means for understanding the complexities associated with this medium. The information is presented in a straightforward and engaging style, and concrete step-by-step examples of how to conduct major research and evaluation projects are provided

Abstract: Measures introduced to tackle anti‐social behaviour have been described as crime control through the coming together of social housing management and policing. This suggests that a new form of social control is coming into effect. Taking Cohen's classic analysis of social control, it is possible to discern the extent to which the control of anti‐social behaviour is characterised by a blurring of boundaries, behaviourism, mesh‐thinning and net‐widening. This leads to a discussion of the inclusionary and exclusionary aspects of anti‐social behaviour as a phenomenon which is linked to the changing constellation of 'care and control' professions.

In May 2003 the government published its consultation paper on Housing Benefit sanctions for anti-social behaviour (DWP, 2003). The proposals develop an idea first floated in the Housing Green Paper (DETR, 2000a). In 2002 Frank Field MP introduced a private member's Bill to withdraw Housing Benefit from claimants engaged in persistent anti-social behaviour. The Bill was supported by the government, subject to the penalty being modelled on jobseekers' sanctions (Wicks, 2002a).
In January 2004 the government reluctantly backed down on its plans to use Housing Benefit sanctions to punish anti-social behaviour. Three quarters of respondents to a consultation were opposed to them, mainly on principle, but many also argued that the sanctions would be "unworkable, ineffective and counter-productive" (DWP, 2004, p 3). While respondents supported the need to tackle anti-social behaviour, "many were concerned that these proposals did not tackle the root causes and that early intervention across a range of services would be more effective" (DWP, 2004, p3).
This article examines the arguments in support of Housing Benefit sanctions and the government's motives for proposing them. Although now withdrawn, it is worth exploring why the government originally proposed them, not least because they resonate with New Labour's 'rights and responsibilities' discourse. Housing Benefit sanctions can be seen as part of a wider government agenda to develop policy based on a "{welfare} contract between the citizen and the Government" (DSS, 1998, p 80).