The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods (Paperback, New)

Bringing together the work of over eighty leading academics and researchers worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for the social sciences, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods contains more than 230 entries providing the widest coverage of the all the main terms in the research process. It encompasses philosophies of science, research paradigms and designs, specific aspects of data collection, practical issues to be addressed when carrying out research, and the role of research in terms of function and context. Each entry includes: - A concise definition of the concept - A description of distinctive features: historical and disciplinary backgrounds; key writers; applications - A critical and reflective evaluation of the concept under consideration - Cross references to associated concepts within the dictionary - A list of key readings Written in a lively style, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods is an essential study guide for students and first-time researchers. It is a primary source of reference for advanced study, a necessary supplement to established textbooks, and a state-of-the-art reference guide to the specialized language of research across the social sciences.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	December 2005
Editors:	Victor Jupp
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	335
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7619-6298-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General
LSN:	0-7619-6298-0
Barcode:	9780761962984

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