Principles of Knowledge Creation

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

The Principles of Knowledge Creation is an essential guide to the various methods of collating, explaining and understanding research data. It provides an overview of the possibilities and opportunities that exist in the research world, and demonstrates the pluralism of scientific approaches and methods. The book explores research tools and techniques in the context of objectifying and interpreting science, and the application of critical science methods. An exhaustive range of research methods is examined by subject specialists from varied social science backgrounds, including management, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, psychology and pedagogy. They illustrate that no single knowledge creation approach can be applied to all enquiries or studies, and that different interpretations and approaches can lead to the founding of new knowledge and explanations. This fascinating, hands-on approach promises to inspire students and researchers to experiment with new and different methods of solving their research problems. As such, it will strongly appeal to all those with an interest in research and research data within the social sciences.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-11-27
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Förlag:Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:9781847204882

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Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

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Edited by Bengt Gustavsson, School of Business, Stockholm University, Sweden

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'The uniqueness of this book lies in the fact that its contents are not forceful and prescriptive, but instead sensitize researchers to opt for whichever method is most suitable. . . It leaves the reader with useful tips on how to succeed in exploring knowledge. Interestingly, it will equally enthuse researchers from the management and the social sciences.'

Innehållsförteckning

Contents:IntroductionBengt GustavssonPART I: OBJECTIFYING METHODS1. Quantitative Investigations: Design, Sampling, and AnalysisMagnus Sverke2. Quantitative Methods: The Art of Measuring What You Want MeasuredMagnus Sverke3. Grounded TheoryBengt Gustavsson4. Case Study ResearchEvert GummessonPART II: INTERPRETING METHODS5. Hermeneutics in Research PracticePer-Johan Ödman6. Aesthetic Perspective: Hermeneutics of ActionPierre Guillet de Monthoux7. EthnographyChristina Garsten8. IntrospectionMaria Frostling-HenningssonPART III: CRITICAL METHODS9. Narrative AnalysisHervé Corvellec10. Thought ExperimentsSören HäggqvistPART IV: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES11. Face-to-Face Research: Interviews, Conversations and DialoguesBjörn Bjerke12. The Internet Revolution and the Social ScientistConny Svenning13. The Art of ReferencingBengt GustavssonIndex