Learn how to be a rigorous social researcher with this incisive and
engaging book for students studying A level Sociology or starting
sociology at university. Examine each major sociological method
where research into crime, family life and education is explored in
depth, and illustrated using classic and contemporary sociological
studies. Easy to weave into current courses to make the study of
Sociology more relevant, cutting edge and inclusive Explore the
array of research methods sociologists use to understand how
society shapes personal troubles, truths and triumphs. Discover how
sociological research studies (classic and contemporary) showcase
the application of these methods, and learn about the advantages
and disadvantages of the different methods. Packed with case
studies and opportunities to reflect and challenge readers, How to
be a Social Researcher will appeal to anyone with an interest in
sociology as well as supporting those studying it at school,
college, or university. The perfect companion to How to be a
Sociologist and other Sociology A level texts, this book supports
and celebrates the enduring value and importance of social research
methods. Contents Chapter 1: What is social research? Chapter 2:
How to be a social researcher Chapter 3: Doing your own social
research Chapter 4: Official statistics Chapter 5: Social surveys
Chapter 6: Interviews Chapter 7: Observations Chapter 8:
Documentary methods Chapter 9: Experiments Chapter 10: Mixed
methods: society as a kaleidoscope Chapter 11: Shaking up methods:
new sociological mixologies Chapter 12: A final turn of the
kaleidoscope: the enduring importance of social research
General
| Imprint: |
Collins
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
September 2023 |
| Authors: |
Sarah Cant
• Jennifer Hardes Dvorak
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 182 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
240 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-00-855468-2 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-00-855468-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780008554682 |
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