Theory and Methods in Social Research - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849200149 ISBN 13: 9781849200141

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Authors

Bridget Somekh is based at Manchester Metropolitan University as well as University of Canterbury.

Cathy Lewin is based at Manchester Metropolitan University.

From the Back Cover

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' and explaining the key issues involved in reflecting on research.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849200149
• ISBN 13: 9781849200141
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Somekh Bridget, Lewin Cathy