Methods Development Work Research by Mikkelsen Britha (7 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Praise for the First Edition: `It is a guide of vital importance to researchers, trainers and extension workers, especially those collaborating with communities in developing countries - European Journal of Development Research `There is much of value here that even experienced development workers might learn from. Mikkelsen offers many insights that would be valuable to any economist undertaking field work in development - The Australian Journal of Agricultural Economics `An enthusiastic, vibrant supplement to methodology texts. The formulation is concise, comprehensive, yet substantial - Business Line `Development researchers will be grateful to Mikkelsen for her laudable job in competently assessing their needs. She provides an overview of the traditional and the new techniques and tools for field study - Deccan Herald This completely revised version of the successful 1995 text covers a wide range of issues relating to research concepts and methods. It incorporates new lessons that have been learned regarding the merits and pitfalls of development work. Reflecting on how and why research in international development work has become a special case within the social sciences, this book provides innovative examples of participatory methods in action; methodological guidance on linking research purpose, questions and methods in qualitative and quantitative research; highlights new methods for development work and research like the Rights-based Approach, Appreciative Inquiry, the Social Capital Analysis Tool and Geomatics; emphasizes the gender perspective in development work; and discusses ethics, regulations and codes of conduct, as well as the question of encounters with `other` cultures. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Condition: Good+. Name on front endpaper; otherwise unmarked. A littel wear to edges of uncreased wrappers.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. 373 pages. The cover is slightly worn. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Paperback (No Dust Wrapper.). Condition: Good. Condition Notes: A slightly dog-eared copy. Text complete, clean and tight.; Paperback. ; Measures 9½" x 7¼" (0.8 kg); pp 296; Index; Contains: Charts; Diagrams; Tables; References; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #185318 ||.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!