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World-Systems Analysis at a Critical Juncture (Hardcover): Corey Payne, Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz, Beverly J. Silver World-Systems Analysis at a Critical Juncture (Hardcover)
Corey Payne, Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz, Beverly J. Silver
R3,770 Discovery Miles 37 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

--Timely case studies offer deep analyses of vexing global problems. --Shows how world-system analysis can diagnose global challenges in a way that transcend the limits of other social science approaches. --Ideal reading in courses on world-system analysis, political sociology, and globalization

Blockbusters (Paperback): Gary S / Reilly Lynn Blockbusters (Paperback)
Gary S / Reilly Lynn
R437 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R70 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What Makes a BLOCKBUSTER?

More than half of all new products fail in the marketplace. But companies can dramatically improve their odds of success by implementing five key practices -- all within their control. Drs.Gary Lynn and Richard Reilly share the results of a ten-year research study illustrated by the inside stories of nearly fifty of the most successful products ever created.

Lynn and Reilly explain the five keys for companies wishing to develop the next blockbuster. Without these crucial elements a blockbuster new product is virtually impossible:

Compelling Product Vision • Product Improvisation • Information Exchange • Senior Management Commitment • Teamwork

Middle Class Identities and Social Crisis - Cultural and Political Perspectives on the 'Global Rebellion'... Middle Class Identities and Social Crisis - Cultural and Political Perspectives on the 'Global Rebellion' (Hardcover)
Alejandro Grimson, Menara Guizardi, Silvina Merenson
R3,774 Discovery Miles 37 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores the dynamics of the "middle-class global rebellion" born of the frustration at declining living standards. Addressing narratives constructed by different social and political agents and groups, it examines contexts of social crisis in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, understanding the middle classes as a set of complex and conflicting political relationships. With attention to the manner in which people create "situated habits", consolidating new expectations and desires through a concrete biography, it analyzes continuities and changes in classed self-perceptions based on performative use. With new perspectives, including historical and intersectional approaches, Middle Class Identities and Social Crisis transcends disciplinary boundaries to explore the hybridity of research methods and techniques and challenge established analytical frameworks. It will therefore appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in class and questions of class identity.

Artistic Cartography and Design Explorations Towards the Pluriverse (Paperback): Satu Miettinen, Enni Mikkonen, Maria Cecilia... Artistic Cartography and Design Explorations Towards the Pluriverse (Paperback)
Satu Miettinen, Enni Mikkonen, Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos, Melanie Sarantou
R1,107 Discovery Miles 11 070 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This edited volume uses an interdisciplinary approach to art and design that not only reframes but also repositions agendas and actions to address fragmented global systems. Contributors explore the pluriverse of art and design through epistemological and methodological considerations. What kinds of sustainable ways are there for knowledge transfer, supporting plural agendas, finding novel ways for unsettling conversations, unlearning and learning and challenging power structures with marginalised groups and contexts through art and design? The main themes of the book are art and design methods, epistemologies and practices that provide critical, interdisciplinary, pluriversal and decolonial considerations. The book challenges the domination of the white logic of art and design and shifts away from the Anglo-European one-world system towards the pluriverse. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, visual studies, arts-based research, and design studies. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis. com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Person-Centered Studies in Psychology of Science - Examining the Active Person (Hardcover): Lisa M. Osbeck, Stephen L Antczak Person-Centered Studies in Psychology of Science - Examining the Active Person (Hardcover)
Lisa M. Osbeck, Stephen L Antczak
R3,618 Discovery Miles 36 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Uses an integrative approach, examining the personal, social, and cognitive dimensions of science practice. Features engaging Case Studies across sciences and time periods for reflection and discussion Largely written by students for students, with description of each author's personal connection to the scientist examined and discussion questions following each case study. Invites discussion of questions such as "What is a scientist?" "What is science?" "What does it mean to do science, and when is one doing it?" Offers scholarly commentary on the value of case studies for psychology of science (and psychology more broadly) Includes a chapter of commentary from an authority on case study method and the philosophical foundations of psychology.

Criminological Skills and Research for Beginners - A Student's Guide (Paperback, 2nd edition): Laura Caulfield, Jane Hill Criminological Skills and Research for Beginners - A Student's Guide (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Laura Caulfield, Jane Hill
R1,222 Discovery Miles 12 220 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Criminological Skills and Research for Beginners is a comprehensive and engaging guide to research methods in Criminology, and the skills required for academic success. Written specifically for undergraduate students and novice researchers, this book has been designed as a lively and accessible guide to planning, conducting and reporting research in the subject. It emphasises practical skills required in studying Criminology, the importance of criminological research, and places related methodology firmly in the context of students' broader study of the discipline, before moving on to provide a detailed guide to the actual processes of research. It is common for Criminology undergraduates to feel intimidated at the prospect of conducting their own research, and these students typically struggle to see the relevance of research methods to their own studies. This book speaks directly to the needs of such students, and includes contemporary examples and case studies that bring a topic that is often thought of as dry to life, providing a thorough and accessible practical guide that students can return to at each stage of their research, all the way through to their dissertation. This book covers: an examination of the theoretical, political and ethical debates in criminological research; a complete guide to planning criminological research, assisting student researchers in identifying their research questions, choosing their research methods and critiquing the available literature; guidance on the practicalities and processes of collecting data; a discussion of the process of analysing data and writing up research. New to the second edition is a brand new section on research skills in Criminology, including detailed coverage of writing skills, referencing, dissertations and research reports, presentation skills and revision. The book also offers additional coverage of the politics of criminological research and the presentation of official crime statistics. Including an extensive glossary and an integrated companion website with extra examples, exercises and videos to further develop students' understanding, this book is essential reading for any undergraduate on a Criminological Research Methods or Research Skills course, or for anyone in need of practical guidance on any or all of the various stages involved in conducting thorough and effective criminological research.

Critical Autoethnography - Intersecting Cultural Identities in Everyday Life (Paperback, 2nd edition): Robin M Boylorn, Mark P.... Critical Autoethnography - Intersecting Cultural Identities in Everyday Life (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Robin M Boylorn, Mark P. Orbe
R1,156 Discovery Miles 11 560 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Critical Autoethnography: Intersecting Cultural Identities in Everyday Life, Second Edition, examines the development of the field of critical autoethnography through the lens of social identity. Contributors situate interpersonal and intercultural experiences of gender, race, ethnicity, ability, citizenship, sexuality, and spirituality within larger systems of power, oppression, and privilege. Approachable and accessible narratives highlight intersectional experiences of marginalization and interrogate social injustices. The book is divided into three sections: Complexities of Identity Performance, Relationships in Diverse Contexts, and Pathways to Culturally Authentic Selves. Each thematic section includes provocative stories that critically engage personal and cultural narratives through a lens of difference. The chapters in the book highlight both unique and ubiquitous, extraordinary and common experiences in the interior lives of people who are Othered because of at least two overlapping identities. The contributors offer first person accounts to suggest critical responses and alternatives to injustice. The book also includes sectional summaries and discussion questions to facilitate dialogue and self-reflection. It is an excellent resource for undergraduate students, graduate students, educators, and scholars who are interested in autoethnography, interpersonal and intercultural communication, qualitative studies, personal narrative, cultural studies, and performance studies.

The Ontology of Design Research (Hardcover): Miguel Angel Herrera Batista The Ontology of Design Research (Hardcover)
Miguel Angel Herrera Batista
R3,833 Discovery Miles 38 330 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book seeks to establish the meaning of design research, its role in the field, and the characteristics that differentiate research in design from research in other fields. The author introduces a model to explain the relationship between the components of the ontological reality of design: the designed object, the designer, and the user. Addressing design research across disciplines, the author establishes a foundational understanding of research, and research paradigms, for the design disciplines. This will be crucial for the emerging field of design research to find its own identity and move forward, building its own knowledge base as it finds its positioning between science and art. The book will be of interest to scholars working in design history, design studies, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, architecture, fashion design, and service design.

A Guide to Socially-Informed Research for Architects and Designers (Hardcover): Michelle Janning A Guide to Socially-Informed Research for Architects and Designers (Hardcover)
Michelle Janning
R3,764 Discovery Miles 37 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

- Offers design professionals and students step-by-step tips and lessons for how to gather useful, meaningful, and appropriate data about occupants' experiences - Tools can be scaled from solo projects to large-scale endeavors

Researching in the Former Soviet Union - Stories from the Field (Hardcover): Jasmin Dall'Agnola, Allyson Edwards, Marnie... Researching in the Former Soviet Union - Stories from the Field (Hardcover)
Jasmin Dall'Agnola, Allyson Edwards, Marnie Howlett
R3,762 Discovery Miles 37 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written for early-career scholars still in the planning stages of their research, this book explores some of the challenges researchers face when conducting fieldwork in the former Soviet region. It addresses key questions, including: What difficulties do scholars, especially females, encounter when researching in the region? How does an early-career scholars' positionality - especially their nationality, ethnicity, and sexuality - contribute to their experiences of inclusion, exclusion, and access while conducting fieldwork? How do early-career scholars navigate issues of personal safety in the field? How do junior academics successfully conduct high-risk research? The book includes contributors from both the region and Western countries, paying particular attention to the ways researchers' subjectivities shape how they are received in the region, which, in turn, influence how they write about and disseminate their research. The book also explores ways to continue research away from the field through the use of digital methods when physical access is not possible.

Reintroducing Olive Schreiner - Decoloniality, Intersectionality and the Schreiner Theoria (Paperback): Liz Stanley Reintroducing Olive Schreiner - Decoloniality, Intersectionality and the Schreiner Theoria (Paperback)
Liz Stanley
R1,139 Discovery Miles 11 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores the thought of Olive Schreiner, the internationally famous writer, feminist theorist, social critic, opponent of imperialism and nationalism, and analyst of violence and war, best known for her novels and short stories, articles and critical commentaries, and her feminist treatise, Women and Labour. Expounding her groundbreaking ideas and analyses to a new generation of sociologists, it presents Schreiner as one of the first proponents of an intersectional analysis, in her treatment of the great questions of the age - on labour, women and race - as mutually reinforcing and also bound together with capitalism, imperialism and war in society. Through an analysis of her use of different genres of writing in representing the complexities of social life and oppressions, the author reveals a combination of social theory with practical substantive examples and analysis at the core of Schreiner's intellectual and moral project - an approach that put her at odds with her contemporaries but shows her to be a forerunner of present-day sociological thinking. An examination of the significance for sociology of the work of a figure, the importance of whose thought is only now being recognised, Reintroducing Olive Schreiner will appeal to scholars of sociology and social theory with interests in the history of the discipline, intersectionality and methods of research and analysis.

Ethnographic Research in the Social Sciences (Paperback): Madhulika Sahoo, S Jeyavelu, Anjali Kurane Ethnographic Research in the Social Sciences (Paperback)
Madhulika Sahoo, S Jeyavelu, Anjali Kurane
R1,124 Discovery Miles 11 240 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book is an essential guide to scientifically conducting contemporary ethnographic research at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in the social sciences, the humanities, and business studies. It addresses the methodological challenges of ethnographic research across the social sciences and highlights present time research areas, including digital ethnography, artificial intelligence, classroom pedagogy, hybrid organization and many more. This volume is divided into three sections and can be a single source of reference to - * Guides students through essential theoretical and conceptual aspects of ethnography; * Demonstrates the usage of ethnography in allied disciplines - psychology, healthcare, international border studies, linguistic, artificial intelligence, and organizational behavior; * Demonstrates the application of ethnographic research in the field; * Presents valuable lessons from fieldwork experiences by different scholars across a variety of communities; * Includes dos and don'ts for early career and first-time researchers. A step-by-step, student friendly text, this book will be essential supplementary reading across the social sciences and the humanities, especially for those conducting fieldwork in the Global South.

Sustainability and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises - Lessons from Mixed Methods Research (Paperback): Aharon Factor, John... Sustainability and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises - Lessons from Mixed Methods Research (Paperback)
Aharon Factor, John Parm Ulhoi
R1,186 Discovery Miles 11 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Industrialisation has brought great benefits to humankind but now, after 200 years of fossil fuel use, land clearance and pollution, the planet's boundaries are being stretched to their limits. Going beyond these confines would have severe consequences for humankind. To prevent this from happening, government, corporate and community initiatives must focus on reducing the environmental impact of approximately 400 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that they produce approximately 70% of the world's pollution, 60% of carbon emissions and have a significant impact on land. To date, research shows that SMEs have been environmental laggards and more needs to be understood to improve sustainability in the SME sector. Broadening the researcher's methodological focus, beyond traditional singular approaches, improves knowledge generation and better informs policy and practice. This book paves the way by showing the reader that a mixed method research design is able to provide a deep, diverse and holistic understanding of sustainability and SMEs. Importantly, the book also provides an in-depth mapping of mixed method sustainability and SME research at a regional level. As this book is about environmental sustainability framed in a business context, it will be of interest to researchers, academics, students and those in industry who are enquiring about the environmental sustainability of SMEs.

Reintroducing Olive Schreiner - Decoloniality, Intersectionality and the Schreiner Theoria (Hardcover): Liz Stanley Reintroducing Olive Schreiner - Decoloniality, Intersectionality and the Schreiner Theoria (Hardcover)
Liz Stanley
R3,614 Discovery Miles 36 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores the thought of Olive Schreiner, the internationally famous writer, feminist theorist, social critic, opponent of imperialism and nationalism, and analyst of violence and war, best known for her novels and short stories, articles and critical commentaries, and her feminist treatise, Women and Labour. Expounding her groundbreaking ideas and analyses to a new generation of sociologists, it presents Schreiner as one of the first proponents of an intersectional analysis, in her treatment of the great questions of the age - on labour, women and race - as mutually reinforcing and also bound together with capitalism, imperialism and war in society. Through an analysis of her use of different genres of writing in representing the complexities of social life and oppressions, the author reveals a combination of social theory with practical substantive examples and analysis at the core of Schreiner's intellectual and moral project - an approach that put her at odds with her contemporaries but shows her to be a forerunner of present-day sociological thinking. An examination of the significance for sociology of the work of a figure, the importance of whose thought is only now being recognised, Reintroducing Olive Schreiner will appeal to scholars of sociology and social theory with interests in the history of the discipline, intersectionality and methods of research and analysis.

Open Labs and Innovation Management - The Dynamics of Communities and Ecosystems (Hardcover): Valerie Merindol, David W.... Open Labs and Innovation Management - The Dynamics of Communities and Ecosystems (Hardcover)
Valerie Merindol, David W. Versailles
R3,779 Discovery Miles 37 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines returns on experience and managerial practices to generate deeper collaboration, intensify co-creation, support start-ups and established companies to explore, develop, and accelerate their projects thanks to open labs (living labs, fab labs, coworking spaces, "third spaces", etc.). Open labs are the beatbox to create a rhythm in ecosystems and make all stakeholders move forward, faster, together. This book proposes a framework to understand how open labs, innovation hubs, and collaborative spaces contribute to ecosystems. The book looks beyond the short-term effects of open labs and identifies four main dimensions: communities, physical spaces, events, and portfolios of services offered to private businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups, established companies, or public institutions. Drawing on extensive field research lasting over five years, with more than 40 cases and more than 200 interviews plus direct observation within different environments, this edited book investigates how managers run these labs, and how "users" or "clients" evolve when benefitting from their services. All chapters analyse how an actual management impacts the dynamics of communities, how it shapes the co-evolution between open labs and their ecosystems, and how the management of the physical space impacts the mission of the lab and its role in the ecosystem. Open Labs and Innovation Research is written for scholars and researchers in the fields of innovation studies and management science. This book can also inform teaching, public policymaking, and professional practice.

Community Engagement Through Collaborative Writing - Storytelling Together (Hardcover): Lisa J. Hardy Community Engagement Through Collaborative Writing - Storytelling Together (Hardcover)
Lisa J. Hardy
R3,759 Discovery Miles 37 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Community Engagement Through Collaborative Writing: Storytelling Together is designed to support scholars and communities storytelling together to reach multiple audiences and facilitate social change. Social scientists, public health practitioners, community leaders, and others recognize that there can be no forward movement in addressing the problems and inequalities facing the world today without collaboration across interdisciplinary, multisectoral, geographic, and socioeconomic divides. The book uses real-world experiences to guide individuals and groups through a process of identifying the knowledge they have and sharing that knowledge through various genres. This process includes identifying and honoring different forms of knowledge, not just academic research and training. Combining the principles of trust and collaboration with practical tools, the chapters contain discussions, examples, and instruments for working together across divides toward a common goal of telling stories together. Community Engagement Through Collaborative Writing: Storytelling Together is a valuable resource for applied anthropologists and other social scientists doing community-engaged work for research methods courses and for fields such as public health and education.

A Student Guide to Writing an Undergraduate Psychology Honors Thesis (Hardcover): Ross Seligman, Lindsay Mitchell A Student Guide to Writing an Undergraduate Psychology Honors Thesis (Hardcover)
Ross Seligman, Lindsay Mitchell
R3,751 Discovery Miles 37 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A Student Guide to Writing an Undergraduate Psychology Honors Thesis takes students through the entire process of creating a full-scale research project, from selecting a topic, choosing an experimental or correlational design, to writing and presenting their paper. The book offers valuable guidance on developing broader skills like communicating with your supervisor, time management and critical writing skills. Chapters cover topics such as mentor selection, collecting journal articles, gathering and analysing data, and writing a full APA or BPS experimental paper and will orientate and guide psychology students as they navigate the expected components of an honors thesis. Designed for any student that is currently working on an independent research project, A Student Guide to Writing an Undergraduate Psychology Honors Thesis is the perfect companion for those working on their senior honours thesis in psychology.

The Making of Heterosexualities - Sexual Conducts and Masculinities among Young Moroccan Men in Europe (Hardcover): Vulca... The Making of Heterosexualities - Sexual Conducts and Masculinities among Young Moroccan Men in Europe (Hardcover)
Vulca Fidolini
R3,760 Discovery Miles 37 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Drawing on an ethnographic study on young Moroccan immigrants in Europe (France and Italy), this book analyses the hegemonic power of heteronormativity and its plural expressions. It tries to give an answer to the following main questions: How the normative power of heterosexuality is socially constructed among men? How and why heterosexuality is interpreted as the socially "appropriate" norm to be recognised as a "true" man by other men? Attention is focused on those people who use heteronormativity in order to produce and reproduce heterosexual identifications through performing hegemonic masculinities. The objective is to deconstruct the "normality" of heterosexuality and the ways through which it is commonly used as a normative reference to talk about sexual life as well as to build masculinities, especially within homosocial relationships. An enlightening book consisting of a rich empirical material and theoretical analysis, this volume will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers who are interested in fields such as Sociology, Anthropology and Gender Studies.

Polar Expeditions - Discovering Rituals of Success within Hazardous Ventures (Hardcover): J Knottnerus Polar Expeditions - Discovering Rituals of Success within Hazardous Ventures (Hardcover)
J Knottnerus
R3,765 Discovery Miles 37 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

--Riveting accounts of difficult expeditions-some historically famous-offer a unique window onto polar ventures. --Exemplifies historical and social science methods for student readers. --Draws valuable findings that apply to many forms of modern disasters and challenges.

How to Do Your Case Study (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Gary Thomas How to Do Your Case Study (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Gary Thomas
R977 Discovery Miles 9 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This accessible guide takes you through the process of designing, conducting and writing up a research project using case study methods. In his characteristic warm and friendly style, Gary Thomas covers each step at a confidence-building pace, helping you to get to grips with the theory and practice of doing a case study. Focusing on vital issues like validity, reliability and quality in research, the author helps you ensure your research is rigorous and methodologically sound. This third edition: * Offers an expanded discussion of key ethical issues in case study research * Provides up to date information about using social media in research * Presents a new navigation tool to help you plan your case study project * Enables you to develop the skills you need to become a critical and reflexive researcher Covering international examples of case study in practice and accompanied by downloadable checklists and templates, this book is the perfect companion to help you successfully complete a case study.

Development, Education, and Participatory Action Research to Empower Marginalized Groups - Critical Subaltern Ways of Knowing... Development, Education, and Participatory Action Research to Empower Marginalized Groups - Critical Subaltern Ways of Knowing among Migrant Domestic Workers (Hardcover)
Shireen Keyl
R3,913 Discovery Miles 39 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Drawing on a rich variety of participatory action research methods including ethnographic observation, artefact collection, focus groups, and interviews, this volume explores the transformational potential of development programs which actively involve marginalized groups. Foregrounding the experiences of women migrant workers in Beirut, the text reveals how direct participation in NGO-led, community programs and education empowers women to create counter-cultural communities and spaces for learning and activism. The text ultimately combines aspects of critical pedagogy, spatial analysis, and Third World feminisms to propose a critical subaltern praxis for research, development, and teaching. It will appeal to scholars and researchers with interests in research methods in education, migration, equality and human rights and the anthropology of education.

Performance Comparison and Organizational Service Provision - U.S. Hospitals and the Quest for Performance Control (Paperback):... Performance Comparison and Organizational Service Provision - U.S. Hospitals and the Quest for Performance Control (Paperback)
Christopher Dorn
R1,239 Discovery Miles 12 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Exploring the mechanisms underlying performance comparisons, Performance Comparison and Organizational Service Provision investigates how such assessments shape hospitals' service provision and medical professionals' work. With a focus on U.S. health care, this study outlines how medical quality was defined and compared in the hospital sector from the late 19th century to the present. Developing a novel theoretical framework to investigate performance comparisons, several different forms of internal and external performance assessments are contrasted throughout this period. The transformative effects of these comparisons on hospitals' relationships to patients, insurers, regulators, and staff are analyzed and their ramifications for current hospital care are explored. Drawing on this analysis, the book examines the controversial nature of these measures and the struggles among hospital managers, patients, physicians, and policy makers to determine hospital quality. Affording a deeper understanding of how performance comparisons influence organizational service provision, the book will be of interest to researchers in a broad range of fields including organization studies, accountability and evaluation, health care, and policy research as well as practitioners in hospital care and management.

Effective Writing for Sociology - A Guide for Researchers and Students (Paperback): Ben Kail, Robert Kail Effective Writing for Sociology - A Guide for Researchers and Students (Paperback)
Ben Kail, Robert Kail
R682 Discovery Miles 6 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

--This text shows students how to organize their work and write gracefully. --Vivid examples show students effective re-writes of example passages. --Classroom and student homework assignments are provided on the book's web site. --Provides examples from both qualitative and quantitative research. --At 150 pages the book is an effective core text for any social science writing course, but brief enough to be assigned in large required courses like social science research methods in sociology and in fields like education, criminology, allied medical health, and other fields where effective research presentation is an important career skill.

Effective Writing for Sociology - A Guide for Researchers and Students (Hardcover): Ben Kail, Robert Kail Effective Writing for Sociology - A Guide for Researchers and Students (Hardcover)
Ben Kail, Robert Kail
R3,759 Discovery Miles 37 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

--This text shows students how to organize their work and write gracefully. --Vivid examples show students effective re-writes of example passages. --Classroom and student homework assignments are provided on the book's web site. --Provides examples from both qualitative and quantitative research. --At 150 pages the book is an effective core text for any social science writing course, but brief enough to be assigned in large required courses like social science research methods in sociology and in fields like education, criminology, allied medical health, and other fields where effective research presentation is an important career skill.

Bryman's Social Research Methods (Paperback, 6th Revised edition): Tom Clark, Liam Foster, Luke Sloan, Alan Bryman Bryman's Social Research Methods (Paperback, 6th Revised edition)
Tom Clark, Liam Foster, Luke Sloan, Alan Bryman
R1,599 Discovery Miles 15 990 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Clear, comprehensive, and trusted, Bryman's Social Research Methods has supported over a quarter of a million students through their research methods course and research project. Spanning theory and practice and covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, this bestselling text offers unrivalled coverage of the whole research process. The authors have worked closely with lecturers and students in thoroughly updating the sixth edition to reflect the current social science landscape, and carefully streamlining content to make it relevant and appealing to today's students. As a result, the text's comprehensive coverage - which includes many new examples and additional material on areas such as social media research and big data - is now even clearer, more focused, and easier to navigate. In addition to many new examples of published research, this edition features the insights of a panel of recent graduates from their experiences of researching a variety of fascinating topics, including attitudes towards the LGBT+ community on social media, the experiences of Pakistani Muslim single mothers, and the impact of screen time on sleep. 'Learn from experience' boxes in every chapter contain their candid reflections on the successes and challenges of their projects, and their advice for student researchers. Digital formats and resources Bryman's Social Research Methods is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by extensive online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, with learning resources embedded and hyperlinked throughout to offer self-assessment activities and extra support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The student resources, accessible both online and via the e-book, include: - Over 300 multiple choice questions - A 'Research process in practice' simulation - Student researcher's toolkit - Answers to the end-of-chapter questions, including audio commentary from the authors - A flashcard glossary - Data analysis software tutorials covering SPSS, NVivo, R, and Stata - Guidance on using Excel in data analysis - 'Learn from experience' videos, expanding on the graduate insights provided in the book - Regularly-updated video reflections from the authors on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on social research The book's teaching resources, accessible online to adopting lecturers, include: - PowerPoint slides for every chapter - 250 test bank questions - 25 seminar outlines - 75 exam- or coursework-based questions - Figures and tables from the book

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