Social Research - A Practical Introduction (Paperback, New)

Original, fresh and relevant this is a theoretically-informed practical guide to researching social relations. The text provides a mixed methods approach that challenges historical divisions between quantitative and qualitative research. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach to social science research, drawing from areas such as sociology, social psychology and social anthropology. Explicitly addressing the concerns of emergent researchers it provides both a 'how to' account of social research and an understanding of the main factors that contextualize research by discussing 'why do' social scientists work this way. Throughout the twelve comprehensive chapters procedural (how to) accounts and contextual (why do) issues are usefully applied to major themes and substantive questions. These key themes include: (1) Research design (2) The practices of research and emergent researchers: Beyond ontology, epistemology and methodology (3) The impact of technology on research (4) Putting the research approach in context. A superb teaching text this book will be relished by lecturers seeking an authoritative introduction to social research and by students who want an accessible, enriching text to guide and inspire them.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2011
First published:	2012
Authors:	Bruce Curtis • Cate Curtis
Dimensions:	232 x 186 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84787-475-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Research methods Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84787-475-4
Barcode:	9781847874757

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