A Critical Introduction to Social Research
Research Methods
A Critical Introduction to Social Research is the new, updated, and improved edition of A Short Introduction to Social Research. This book introduces students and researchers to the key ideas and issues that inform research practice. In it, Matt Henn, Mark Weinstein and Nick Foard provide a clear and easy-to-understand route-map to help the reader plan their research project from beginning to end.
This book is perfect for use on introductory methods courses and is also an invaluable guide for the first time researcher embarking on their own small-scale research project. The new Second Edition now features updated chapters which reflect recent debates and developments in the field, including:
- New coverage of emancipatory and feminist approaches
- Comparative research methods, evaluation research, and action research
- Online research
- Glossary of key terms
- Revised further reading sections at the end of each chapter which include peer-reviewed research articles
This book aims to prepare students and new researchers for their research project. Brilliantly written throughout, this is your essential guide to the theory of research, the practice of research and te best ways to plan and manage your research.
I have recommended this book to our Youth and Community students taking our Practice Related Research Module.
This is a very useful book which I currently use on the Law masters courses. It is well set out and covers useful areas for the students. it is also concisely written with good practical examples. We intend using it for further courses being developed.
A good critical introduction which I've recommended to my social theory students.
Excellent presentation of text and an invaluable resource for students involved in their dissertation projects and general course work.
qualitative research in a business school has to be promoted rather than adopted. books you are sending are supplementing and strengthening library collection. thanks
This is a thorough and comprehensive book, well suited for third year/final undergraduates and those contemplating further research or degrees
Heritage Studies research often requires a modified social science methodology to be applied. This book provides a solid introduction to the key issues students in the field will need to consider in constructing their research questions and deciding how to address them and make sense of the data. In the absence of a specific textbook for Heritage Studies books such as this are invaluable. This text -- given to students to aid them in constructing their research -- has proved very useful in aiding the evelopment of a range of projects.
this is an interesting book which supports students understanding of social research
An excellent text to underpin teaching / learning on both first year undergraduate and 3rd year courses
A very comprehensive and practical text for new researchers.
New to the 2nd edition:
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New coverage of emancipatory and feminist approaches
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Updated chapters covering comparative research methods, evaluation research, and action research
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Coverage of online research
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Glossary of key terms
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Revised further reading sections at the end of each chapter
