
Theory and Method
Red Globe Press
2nd Edition
Published on 27. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-230-21781-2 (ISBN)
Description
Knowledge of theory is essential to study, but it often seems quite abstract and distant from the 'real world'. Research methods, on the other hand, are strategies that allow us to gather evidence from the people around us to help explain social phenomena. This book explores these two key areas and shows new sociologists how they can understand, appreciate and use both theory and method.
Written with student needs firmly in mind, this new edition begins by exploring the most important theories and debates that are essential to understanding sociology. It then goes on to examine the concepts, techniques and trends in research methods, and explains how these link back to theory. Whilst continuing to cover traditional ideas, debates and methodologies, the book has also been updated to address recent thinking and research techniques. It explains how sociologists have responded to contemporary developments in sociology, including postmodernists' views on science, and introduces contemporary research techniques, such as cyberethnography. Exploring the basics of quantitative and qualitative methods, and explaining how to choose the right method, the book combines practical and theoretical coverage throughout.
Part of the Skills-Based Sociology series, Theory and Method 2e continues to encourage an active approach to learning. Each chapter uses a variety of tasks, activities and practice questions that promote critical thinking and develop interpretation, analysis and evaluation skills. It is an invaluable guide for those learning about theory and research for the first time.
Written with student needs firmly in mind, this new edition begins by exploring the most important theories and debates that are essential to understanding sociology. It then goes on to examine the concepts, techniques and trends in research methods, and explains how these link back to theory. Whilst continuing to cover traditional ideas, debates and methodologies, the book has also been updated to address recent thinking and research techniques. It explains how sociologists have responded to contemporary developments in sociology, including postmodernists' views on science, and introduces contemporary research techniques, such as cyberethnography. Exploring the basics of quantitative and qualitative methods, and explaining how to choose the right method, the book combines practical and theoretical coverage throughout.
Part of the Skills-Based Sociology series, Theory and Method 2e continues to encourage an active approach to learning. Each chapter uses a variety of tasks, activities and practice questions that promote critical thinking and develop interpretation, analysis and evaluation skills. It is an invaluable guide for those learning about theory and research for the first time.
More details
Series
Edition
2nd ed. 2009
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
641 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-21781-2 (9780230217812)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-02163-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Mel Churton
Theory and Method
Book
11/1999
Palgrave Macmillan
€27.22
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Persons
MEL CHURTON is an experienced teacher of A Level Sociology and examined for AEB A Level Sociology for a number of years.
ANNE BROWN is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Leicester. She is also an experienced teacher and examiner of A level Sociology.
ANNE BROWN is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Leicester. She is also an experienced teacher and examiner of A level Sociology.
Content
Introduction.- Traditional Theory.- Traditional Debates.- Contemporary Theory.- Contemporary Debates.- Research Concepts.- Research Techniques.- Contemporary Trends in the Use of Research Techniques.- Choosing a Research Method.- Sociology and Science.