Foundations of Social Research - Couverture souple

Crotty, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 186448604X ISBN 13 : 9781864486049

Editeur : Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

Choosing a research method can be bewildering. How can you be sure which methodology is appropriate, or whether your chosen combination of methods is consistent with the theoretical perspective you want to take?

The Foundations of Social Research links methodology and theory with great clarity and precision, showing students and researchers how to navigate the maze of conflicting terminology. The major epistemological stances and theoretical perspectives that colour and shape current social research are detailed: positivism, constructionism, interpretivism, critical inquiry, feminism and postmodernism. Crotty reveals the philosophical origins of these schools of inquiry and shows how various disciplines contribute to the practice of social research as it is known today.

The Foundations of Social Research is essential reading for new and experienced researchers, students and professionals, in the social and health sciences.

' .a wonderful piece of writing, expounding the philosophical and theoretical considerations of the research process for social researchers in a clear, fair minded and friendly way.'

Clive Seale, Department of Sociology, Goldsmiths College, University of London

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Michael Crotty was lecturer in education and research studies in the Department of Public Health at The Flinders University of South Australia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 186448604X
• ISBN 13: 9781864486049
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
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• Personne responsable: non disponible