Title:
Theory and methods in social research
Author:
Lewin, Cathy.
ISBN:
9781849200158
9781849200141
Edition:
Second edition.
Publication Information:
Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2011.
Physical Description:
xxiii, 344 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
General Note:
Previous edition: Research methods in the social sciences, 2005.
Contents:
pt. 1. Reading, reviewing and reflecting -- pt. 2. Listening, exploring the case and theorizing -- pt. 3. Addressing issues of power and researching for impact -- pt. 4. Observing, querying, interpreting -- pt. 5. Identity, community and representation -- pt. 6. Quantitative methods: Theories and perspectives -- pt. 7. Quantitative methods in action -- pt. 8. Researching in postmodern contexts.
Abstract:
Eminent researchers share their expertise, not 'telling' users what to do, but 'showing' what different methods look like in action, using 'stories from the field'.
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