SOCIAL RESEARCH
2nd Edition
Published on 16. September 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-335-20005-4 (ISBN)
Description
This revised edition incorporates the latest developments in social research. The aim is to bridge the gap between theory and methods in social research, both of which are essential to an understanding of the dynamics of social relations.
Reviews / Votes
"This is the finest introduction to social research I haveever read. The second edition utilizes the same framework as the first but the content has been substantially revised. There are two sections: (1) issues in social research and (2) methods. 'issues in social research' covers the competing perspectives on research, the relationship between theory and research and considerations of ethics and valuesfor the social researcher. 'Methods' are meticulously worked through from official statistics to comparative research via surveys, interviews, observation and documentary analysis. Each chapter contains summaries, questions to prompt reflection and suggestions for further reading. The writing is clear, concise and scholarly with the bibliography adelightful A to Z compendium of the best in sociology." - BSA Network "The overall presentation of the text is hard to fault as each chapter is well written and difficult concepts are introduced and explained meaningfully without oversimplification...it offers the student and novice researcher an excellent overview of thiscrucial area in the health and social sciences." - Medical Sociology NewsletterMore details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, index
ISBN-13
978-0-335-20005-4 (9780335200054)
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Schweitzer Classification
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New editions
Book
09/2001
3rd Edition
Open University Press
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Content
Part 1 Issues in social research: perspectives on social science research; social theory and social research; values and ethics in the research process. Part 2 Methods of social research: official statistics as a research resource; surveys in social research; interviewing - methods and process; participant observation - perspectives and practice; documentary research - excavations and evidence; comparative research - potential and problems.