The SAGE Handbook of Innovation in Social Research Methods (Paperback)

Social research is a bourgeoning field. Of course it has many traditions and approaches, but there is a high premium upon thinking differently and thinking anew because social life is never static or wholly predictable. The Handbook, edited by internationally recognized scholars, provides a comprehensive, pitch-perfect critical assessment of the field. The main features of the Handbook are: Clear organization into 4 parts dealing with The Social Context of Research; Design and Data Collection; Integrating The Analysis of New Data Types; Sampling, Inference and Measurement Clear, cutting edge chapters on Objectivity; Causation; Organizing Social Research; Correspondence Analysis; Grounded Theory; Conversational Surveys; Mixed Methods; Meta-Analysis; Optimal Matching Analysis; GIS Analysis; Quantitative Narrative Analysis; Longitudinal Studies; SEM; MLM; Qualitative Comparative Analysis; Respondent Driven Sampling Brings together a glittering assembly of the key figures working in the field of research methods Demonstrates the continuities and productive tensions between classical traditions and real world research. The result is a superbly organized text which will be required reading for anyone interested in the routes and future of social research. It is an unparalleled teaching resource and a 'must have' for serious social researchers.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	2011
Editors:	Malcolm Williams • W (William) Paul Vogt
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	638
ISBN-13:	978-1-4462-9583-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4462-9583-4
Barcode:	9781446295830

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