Theory and methods in social research /
Theory and methods in social research /
edited by Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin.
- second edition
- xxiii, 344 pages : illustartions ; 24 cm
Previous ed.: Research methods in the social sciences, 2005.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
This 2nd edition provides a scholarly and readable introduction to all the key qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods, enabling postgraduate and masters-level students and new researchers to reflect on which ones suit their needs and to receive guidance on how to find out more.
9781849200141 (hbk.) 1849200149 (hbk.) 9781849200158 (pbk.) 1849200157 (pbk.)
2010926743
Social sciences--Research--Methodology.
H62 / .T4288 2011
300.72 / T.
Previous ed.: Research methods in the social sciences, 2005.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
This 2nd edition provides a scholarly and readable introduction to all the key qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods, enabling postgraduate and masters-level students and new researchers to reflect on which ones suit their needs and to receive guidance on how to find out more.
9781849200141 (hbk.) 1849200149 (hbk.) 9781849200158 (pbk.) 1849200157 (pbk.)
2010926743
Social sciences--Research--Methodology.
H62 / .T4288 2011
300.72 / T.