Description
| Product ID: | 9781473913554 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Qualitative Social Research |
| Subtitle: | Contemporary Methods for the Digital Age |
| Authors: | Author: Deborah Dempsey, Vivienne Waller, Karen Farquharson |
| Page Count: | 208 |
| Subjects: | Social research and statistics, Social research & statistics |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating With a clear focus on the importance and prevalence of new and digital technologies, this book presents students with a practical guide to understanding the process of qualitative research in the social sciences Qualitative Social Research employs an accessible approach to present the multiple ways in which criticism enhances research practice. Packed full of relevant, ''real world'' examples, it showcases the strengths and pitfalls of each research method, integrating the philosophical groundings of qualitative research with thoughtful overviews of a range of commonly used methods. This book is ideal for students and prospective researchers and explains what makes qualitative sociological research practical, useful and ethical. It’s an essential guide to how to undertake research, use an appropriate research design and work with a range of qualitative data collection methods, and includes:
The authors use their many years’ experience in using a range of qualitative methods to conduct and teach research to demonstrate the value of critical thinking skills at all stages of the research process. |
| Imprint Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2015-11-30 |
