Social Research by Norman Blaikie

Social Research by Norman Blaikie

This unique book explains the central role that research paradigms play in the design and conduct of social research. The authors argue that social research should not just describe or confirm a social problem but should seek to find an explanation for it and to do so requires research with 'eyes philosophically wide open'.

"Norman Blaikie and Jan Priest have written a first-rate book on methodology and, as with Blaikie�s previous work, it is comprehensive, clear and eruditeIt will appeal both to students who want to make sense of social research paradigms and the seasoned methodologist who will find much to inspire and consider."
Malcolm Williams, Cardiff University

"Thoughtful, creative and groundbreaking, Blaikie and Priest have written a text that fills a core gap in many discussions of research. This is the importance of building in, from the outset, the role of explanation as much as description of social processes. A hugely informative read for those new to social research as well as seasoned professionals like myself!"
Christina Hughes, University of Warwick

Norman Blaikie is a former Professor of Sociology at RMIT University, Melbourne, and the University of Science, Malaysia
Jan Priest is a former Adjunct Professor at RMIT University, Melbourne, and Director (performance research and consulting) at InfoServ Pty Ltd in Melbourne

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ISBN 13	9780745671857
ISBN 10	0745671853
Title	Social Research
Author	Norman Blaikie
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2016-12-30
Number of pages	256
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