Researching social life

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Title:

Researching social life

Author:

Gilbert, G. Nigel.

ISBN:

9781412946629

9781412946612

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Los Angeles, Calif. : Sage Publications, 2008.

Physical Description:

xxii, 549 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Previous ed.: 2001.

Contents:

Conceptualizing social life / Geoff Cooper -- Research, theory and method / Nigel Gilbert -- Formulating and refining a research question / Nicola Green -- Searching and reviewing literature / Mary Ebeling and Julie Lamb -- Grounded theory and inductive research / Paul Hodkinson -- Participatory approaches to social research / Christina Silver -- Mixed methods / Victoria D Alexander, Hilary Thomas, Ann Cronin, Jane Fielding and Jo Moran-Ellis -- The Ethics of social research / Martin Bulmer -- Designing samples / Patrick Sturgis -- Questionnaires / Rosemarie Simmons -- Measuring attitudes / Mike Procter -- Focus groups / Ann Cronin -- Qualitative interviewing / Nigel Fielding and Hilary Thomas -- Ethnography / Nigel Fielding -- Using documents / Keith McDonald -- The Internet and research methods / Christine Hine -- Coding and managing data / Jane Fielding -- Analyzing survey data / Mike Procter -- Secondary analysis of survey data / Nick Allum and Sara Arber -- Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS) / Ann Lewins -- Narrative analysis / Sarah Earthy and Ann Cronin -- Conversation analysis and discourse analysis / Robin Wooffitt -- Analyzing visual materials / Victoria D. Alexander -- Writing about social research / Nigel Gilbert.

Abstract:

"Researching Social Life covers the whole range of methods from quantitative to qualitative in a down-to-earth and unthreatening manner. Internationally-renowned experts in the field have thoroughly expanded and updated this edition with new chapters and additional material on: mixed methods, participative action research, virtual methods, grounded theory, narrative analysis, searching for and reviewing literature, and refining the research question. Worked examples, case studies, discussion questions, project ideas and checklists are included throughout the book to help those new to research to engage with the material. Researching Social Life follows the `life cycle' of a typical research project, from initial conception through to eventual publication. Its breadth and depth of coverage make this an indispensable companion for students on social research methods courses in any discipline."--Publisher's Web site.

Subject Term:

Sociology -- Methodology.

Sociology -- Research.

Added Author:

Gilbert, G. Nigel.

Electronic Access:

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`This new edition of this excellent guide maintains the standard of the original whilst taking full account of developments in both methodological discussion and the techniques of social research. The organization of the text around the research process is a great strength of the text′ - David Byrne, University of Durham

Preview the Third Edition′s opening chapter and guide to its teaching and learning features designed to stimulate student engagement with the content here

The Third Edition of Nigel Gilbert′s hugely successful Researching Social Life covers the whole range of methods from quantitative to qualitative in a down-to-earth and unthreatening manner.

Gilbert′s text offers the best coverage of the full scope of research methods of any of the leading textbooks in the field, making this an essential text for any student starting a research methods course or doing a research project.

This thoroughly revised text is driven by the expertise of a writing team comprised of internationally-renowned experts in the field.

New to the Third Edition are chapters on:

- Searching and Reviewing the Literature

- Refining the Question

- Grounded Theory and Inductive Research

- Mixed Methods

- Participatory Action Research

- Virtual Methods

- Narrative Analysis

A number of useful features, such as worked examples, case studies, discussion questions, project ideas and checklists are included throughout the book to help those new to research to engage with the material.

Researching Social Life follows the ′life cycle′ of a typical research project, from initial conception through to eventual publication. Its breadth and depth of coverage make this an indispensable must-have textbook for students on social research methods courses in any discipline.