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Author : Bridget Somekh
Release : 2011-01-28
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 157/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Theory and Methods in Social Research by : Bridget Somekh
Download or read book Theory and Methods in Social Research written by Bridget Somekh. This book was released on 2011-01-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous ed.: Research methods in the social sciences, 2005.
Author : Piergiorgio Corbetta
Release : 2003-04-16
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 706/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Social Research by : Piergiorgio Corbetta
Download or read book Social Research written by Piergiorgio Corbetta. This book was released on 2003-04-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `This is an impressively detailed, clearly written book.... It is a book that I would like students to read′ - Clive Seale, Goldsmiths College, London Social Research: Theory, Methods and Techniques presents an understanding of social research practice through appreciation of its foundations and methods. Stretching from the philosophy of science to detailed descriptions of both qualitative and quantitative techniques, it illustrates not only `how′ to do social research, but also `why′ particular techniques are used today. The book is divided into three parts: Part One: Illustrates the two basic paradigms - quantitative and qualitative - of social research, describing their origins in philosophical thought and outlining their current interpretations. Part Two: Devoted to quantitative research, and discusses the relationship between theory and research practice. It also presents a discussion of key quantitative research techniques. Part Three: Examines qualitative research. Topics range from classical qualitative techniques such as participant observation, to more recent developments such as ethnomethodological studies. Overall, the author offers an engaging contribution to the field of social research and this book is a reminder of the solid foundations upon which most social research is conducted today. As a consequence it will be required reading for students throughout the social sciences, and at various levels.
Author : Bridget Somekh
Release : 2011-01-13
Genre : Social Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 997/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Theory and Methods in Social Research by : Bridget Somekh
Download or read book Theory and Methods in Social Research written by Bridget Somekh. This book was released on 2011-01-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new 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. With chapters written by experienced research practitioners, this second edition has been extensively expanded and updated. There are seven completely new chapters, as well as: - new material on literature reviews - a new introduction to quantitative methods - an expanded glossary - Weblinks with free access to a wide range of peer-reviewed journal articles - an annotated bibliography with conversational notes from authors in each chapter. This book will act as your ′expert friend′ throughout your research project, providing advice, explaining key concepts and the implications for your research design, and illustrating these with examples of real research studies.
Author : Samuel Salzborn
Release : 2012-03-30
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 984/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Methods, Theories, and Empirical Applications in the Social Sciences by : Samuel Salzborn
Download or read book Methods, Theories, and Empirical Applications in the Social Sciences written by Samuel Salzborn. This book was released on 2012-03-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume addresses major features in empirical social research from methodological and theoretical perspectives. Prominent researchers discuss central problems in empirical social research in a theory-driven way from political science, sociological or social-psychological points of view. These contributions focus on a renewed discussion of foundations together with innovative and open research questions or interdisciplinary research perspectives.
Author : Mark Murphy
Release : 2016
Genre : Education
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Book Rating : 303/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Theory as Method in Research by : Mark Murphy
Download or read book Theory as Method in Research written by Mark Murphy. This book was released on 2016. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While education researchers have drawn on the work of a wide diversity of theorists over the years, much contemporary theory building in these areas has revolved around the work of Pierre Bourdieu. Theory as Method in Research develops the capacity of students, researchers and teachers to successfully put Bourdieu's ideas to work in their own research and prepare them effectively for conducting Masters and Doctoral scholarships. Structured around four core themes, this book provides a range of research case studies exploring educational identities, educational inequalities, school leadership and management, and research in teacher education. Issues as diverse as Chinese language learning and identity, school leadership in Australia and the school experience of Afro-Trinidadian boys, are covered, intertwined with a set of innovative approaches to theory application in education research. This collection brings together, in one comprehensive volume, a set of education researchers who place Pierre Bourdieu's key concepts such as habitus, capital and field at the centre of their research methodologies. Full of insight and innovation, the book is an essential read for practitioners, student teachers, researchers and academics who want to harness the potential of Bourdieu's core concepts in their own work, thereby helping to bridge the gap between theory and method in education research.
