{"product_id":"social-research-theory-methods-and-techniques-paperback","title":"Social Research: Theory, Methods and Techniques - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePiergiorgio Corbetta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is an impressively detailed, clearly written book.... It is a book that I would like students to read′ - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClive Seale, Goldsmiths College, London \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial Research: Theory, Methods and Techniques presents an understanding of social research practice through appreciation of its foundations and methods. Stretching from the philosophy of science to detailed descriptions of both qualitative and quantitative techniques, it illustrates not only  how′ to do social research, but also  why′ particular techniques are used today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart One: Illustrates the two basic paradigms - quantitative and qualitative - of social research, describing their origins in philosophical thought and outlining their current interpretations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Two: Devoted to quantitative research, and discusses the relationship between theory and research practice. It also presents a discussion of key quantitative research techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Three: Examines qualitative research. Topics range from classical qualitative techniques such as participant observation, to more recent developments such as ethnomethodological studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, the author offers an engaging contribution to the field of social research and this book is a reminder of the solid foundations upon which most social research is conducted today. As a consequence it will be required reading for students throughout the social sciences, and at various levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 9.7 x 7.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45863235616965,"sku":"9780761972532","price":154.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/RlBqWC80WUZQWnRnRStlV093cklRQT09.webp?v=1771580791","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/social-research-theory-methods-and-techniques-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}