Social Research by Tim May

Social Research by Tim May

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This text successfully bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research, bringing understanding of the dynamics of social relations.

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Social Research by Tim May

This fully revised and updated popular text successfully bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research, clearly illuminating these essential components for understanding the dynamics of social relations. The book is divided into two parts, with part one examining the issues and perspectives in social research and part two setting out the methods and processes. Updates to this edition include: A new chapter on case study research A new concluding chapterLinks to additional websites and IT applications that are integrated throughout the bookUpdated experiential examples and scenariosMore international examples The clear writing style, chapter summaries, questions for reflection and signposts to further readings continue to make this book the ideal companion to social research for students across the social sciences. In addition, it will be recognised as an invaluable source of reference for those practising and teaching social research who wish to keep abreast of key developments in the field.With contributions from Beth Perry (University of Salford) and Carole Sutton (University of Plymouth).
Tim May is Professor and Director, Centre for Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures, University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK. He is author of Social Research and Reflexivity (2011), co-author of Situating Social Theory (2008) and editor of the series Issues in Society (Open University Press).
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ISBN 13 9780335235674
ISBN 10 0335235670
Title Social Research
Author Tim May
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Open University Press
Year published 2011-06-16
Number of pages 320
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