Social Research (häftad)
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Format
Häftad (Paperback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
320
Utgivningsdatum
2011-06-16
Upplaga
4
Förlag
Open University Press
Illustratör/Fotograf
figures black & white illustrations
Illustrationer
illustrations
Dimensioner
239 x 168 x 23 mm
Vikt
658 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9780335235674

Social Research

Issues, Methods and Research

av Tim May
(1 röst)
Häftad,  Engelska, 2011-06-16

Slutsåld

This fully revised and updated popular text successfully bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research, clearly illuminating these essential components for understanding the dynamics of social relations. the book is divided into two parts, with part one examining the issues and perspectives in social research and part two setting out the methods and processes. updates to this edition include:
  • A new chapter on case study research
  • A new concluding chapter
  • Links to additional websites and IT applications that are integrated throughout the book
  • Updated experiential examples and scenarios
  • More international examples
The clear writing style, chapter summaries, questions for reflection and signposts to further readings continue to make this book the ideal companion to social research for students across the social sciences. In addition, it will be recognised as an invaluable source of reference for those practising and teaching social research who wish to keep abreast of key developments in the field. with contributions from beth perry (university of salford) and carole sutton (university of plymouth).
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Tim May is Professor and Director, with Simon Marvin, of the Centre for Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures (SURF). He has published books on social theory, research methodology, the philosophy of social science and organisational change.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction

part one: issues in social research

perspectives on social scientific research
Social theory and social research
Values and ethics in the research process

Part Two: Methods of social research

official statistics: topics and resources
Social surveys: Design to analysis
Interviewing: Methods and process
Participant observation: Perspectives and practice
Documentary research: Excavations and evidence
Case study research
Comparative research: Potential and problems

Part Three: Research in practice

reflections on research in practice

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