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The Foundations of Research

by Jonathan Grix ...

Series series Macmillan Research Skills
Fully revised for the third edition, this popular text provides an advanced yet accessible introduction to the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete research-based assignments. It first explores the language and nature of research, before developing readers’ understanding of different research methods ... Read more

$26.09 USD

Fully revised for the third edition, this popular text provides an advanced yet accessible introduction to the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete research-based assignments. It first explores the language and nature of research, before developing readers’ understanding of different research methods
... Read more
Practical Ethnography

A Guide to Doing Ethnography in the Private Sector

by Sam Ladner ...

Ethnography is an increasingly important research method in the private sector, yet ethnographic literature continues to focus on an academic audience. Sam Ladner fills the gap by advancing rigorous ethnographic practice that is tailored to corporate settings where colleagues are not steeped in social theory, research time lines may be days rather than months or years, and research sponsors expect ... Read more

$50.39 USD

Ethnography is an increasingly important research method in the private sector, yet ethnographic literature continues to focus on an academic audience. Sam Ladner fills the gap by advancing rigorous ethnographic practice that is tailored to corporate settings where colleagues are not steeped in social theory, research time lines may be days rather than months or years, and research sponsors expect
... Read more
A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Qualitative Research

by David Silverman ...

Series series Very Short, Fairly Interesting & Cheap Books
The Second Edition of Qualitative Research provides a refreshing introduction to doing and debating qualitative research. The author uses updated content, ranging from photographs to novels and newspaper stories, to demonstrate how getting to grips with qualitative methods means asking ourselves fundamental questions about how we are influenced by contemporary culture.Conceived by Chris Grey as an ... Read more

$27.53 USD

The Second Edition of Qualitative Research provides a refreshing introduction to doing and debating qualitative research. The author uses updated content, ranging from photographs to novels and newspaper stories, to demonstrate how getting to grips with qualitative methods means asking ourselves fundamental questions about how we are influenced by contemporary culture.Conceived by Chris Grey as an
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The Poverty of Historicism

by Karl Popper ...

Series series Routledge Classics
On its publication in 1957, The Poverty of Historicism was hailed by Arthur Koestler as 'probably the only book published this year which will outlive the century.'A devastating criticism of fixed and predictable laws in history, Popper dedicated the book to all those 'who fell victim to the fascist and communist belief in Inexorable Laws of Historical Destiny.' Short and beautifully written, it ... Read more

$25.19 USD

On its publication in 1957, The Poverty of Historicism was hailed by Arthur Koestler as 'probably the only book published this year which will outlive the century.'A devastating criticism of fixed and predictable laws in history, Popper dedicated the book to all those 'who fell victim to the fascist and communist belief in Inexorable Laws of Historical Destiny.' Short and beautifully written, it
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Culture and the Individual

Theory and Method of Cultural Consonance

by William W Dressler ...

Series series Key Questions in Anthropology
Winner of the 2019 Society for Anthropological Sciences Book PrizeThis book engages with the issue of how culture is incorporated into individuals' lives, a question that has long plagued the social sciences. Starting with a critical overview of the treatment of culture and the individual in anthropology, the author makes the case for adopting a cognitive theory of culture in researching the ... Read more

$52.19 USD

Winner of the 2019 Society for Anthropological Sciences Book PrizeThis book engages with the issue of how culture is incorporated into individuals' lives, a question that has long plagued the social sciences. Starting with a critical overview of the treatment of culture and the individual in anthropology, the author makes the case for adopting a cognitive theory of culture in researching the
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Spark

by Patricia Leavy, PhD ...

Professor Peyton Wilde has an enviable life teaching sociology at an idyllic liberal arts college--yet she is troubled by a sense of fading inspiration. One day an invitation arrives. Peyton has been selected to attend a luxurious all-expense-paid seminar in Iceland, where participants, billed as some of the greatest thinkers in the world, will be charged with answering one perplexing question. ... Read more

$12.86 USD

Professor Peyton Wilde has an enviable life teaching sociology at an idyllic liberal arts college--yet she is troubled by a sense of fading inspiration. One day an invitation arrives. Peyton has been selected to attend a luxurious all-expense-paid seminar in Iceland, where participants, billed as some of the greatest thinkers in the world, will be charged with answering one perplexing question.
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Designing Social Inquiry

Scientific Inference in Qualitative Research, New Edition

by Gary King, Robert O. Keohane, Sidney Verba ...

The classic work on qualitative methods in political scienceDesigning Social Inquiry presents a unified approach to qualitative and quantitative research in political science, showing how the same logic of inference underlies both. This stimulating book discusses issues related to framing research questions, measuring the accuracy of data and the uncertainty of empirical inferences, discovering ... Read more

$25.91 USD

The classic work on qualitative methods in political scienceDesigning Social Inquiry presents a unified approach to qualitative and quantitative research in political science, showing how the same logic of inference underlies both. This stimulating book discusses issues related to framing research questions, measuring the accuracy of data and the uncertainty of empirical inferences, discovering
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The Forest and the Trees

Sociology as Life, Practice, and Promise

by Allan Johnson ...

New Third Edition!If sociology could teach everyone just one thing, what would it be? The Forest and the Trees is one sociologist's response to the hypothetical-the core insight with the greatest potential to change how people see the world and themselves in relation to it.This Third Edition features:• Updated key references, data, resources, and examples, from global warming, Obama's election, ... Read more

$18.80 USD

New Third Edition!If sociology could teach everyone just one thing, what would it be? The Forest and the Trees is one sociologist's response to the hypothetical-the core insight with the greatest potential to change how people see the world and themselves in relation to it.This Third Edition features:• Updated key references, data, resources, and examples, from global warming, Obama's election,
... Read more
Research Design

Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

by John W. Creswell, J. David Creswell ...

The Sixth Edition of the bestselling Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches provides clear and concise instruction for designing research projects or developing research proposals. This user-friendly text walks readers through research methods, from reviewing the literature to writing a research question and stating a hypothesis to designing the study. At each ... Read more

$63.17 USD

The Sixth Edition of the bestselling Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches provides clear and concise instruction for designing research projects or developing research proposals. This user-friendly text walks readers through research methods, from reviewing the literature to writing a research question and stating a hypothesis to designing the study. At each
... Read more
Shane, the Lone Ethnographer

A Beginner's Guide to Ethnography

by Sally Campbell Galman ...

Shane is at it again in this new, improved second edition of the classic introduction to ethnographic research. The new text still features our intrepid heroine as she learns what makes ethnography tick against a backdrop of Wild West metaphors, cowboy hats, cattle stampedes, and cacti—and the new edition expands on important content to provide more in-depth material and deeper opportunities for ... Read more

$29.15 USD

Shane is at it again in this new, improved second edition of the classic introduction to ethnographic research. The new text still features our intrepid heroine as she learns what makes ethnography tick against a backdrop of Wild West metaphors, cowboy hats, cattle stampedes, and cacti—and the new edition expands on important content to provide more in-depth material and deeper opportunities for
... Read more
Impact: Six Patterns to Spread Your Social Innovation

by Al Etmanski ...

"Impact beautifully distills the insights and deep wisdom of one of the world's great social innovators. Etmanski's book is far more than a practical guide: it's an invitation to re-imagine possibilities for our lives and for the world we create."- David Bornstein, author "How To Change The World"From the Introduction:Do you want to change the world but feel frustrated by the limited impact you ... Read more

$8.99 USD

"Impact beautifully distills the insights and deep wisdom of one of the world's great social innovators. Etmanski's book is far more than a practical guide: it's an invitation to re-imagine possibilities for our lives and for the world we create."- David Bornstein, author "How To Change The World"From the Introduction:Do you want to change the world but feel frustrated by the limited impact you
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The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom

by Stephen M. Stigler ...

What gives statistics its unity as a science? Stephen Stigler sets forth the seven foundational ideas of statistics—a scientific discipline related to but distinct from mathematics and computer science.Even the most basic idea—aggregation, exemplified by averaging—is counterintuitive. It allows one to gain information by discarding information, namely, the individuality of the observations. ... Read more

$17.54 USD

What gives statistics its unity as a science? Stephen Stigler sets forth the seven foundational ideas of statistics—a scientific discipline related to but distinct from mathematics and computer science.Even the most basic idea—aggregation, exemplified by averaging—is counterintuitive. It allows one to gain information by discarding information, namely, the individuality of the observations.
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A Student’s Guide to Bayesian Statistics

by Ben Lambert ...

Supported by a wealth of learning features, exercises, and visual elements as well as online video tutorials and interactive simulations, this book is the first student-focused introduction to Bayesian statistics.Without sacrificing technical integrity for the sake of simplicity, the author draws upon accessible, student-friendly language to provide approachable instruction perfectly aimed at ... Read more

$72.89 USD

Supported by a wealth of learning features, exercises, and visual elements as well as online video tutorials and interactive simulations, this book is the first student-focused introduction to Bayesian statistics.Without sacrificing technical integrity for the sake of simplicity, the author draws upon accessible, student-friendly language to provide approachable instruction perfectly aimed at
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Handbook for Folklore and Ethnomusicology Fieldwork

by Lisa Gilman, John Fenn ...

A comprehensive review of the ethnographic process for developing a project, implementing the plan, and completing and preserving the data collected.In Handbook for Folklore and Ethnomusicology Fieldwork, readers will find a detailed methodology for conducting different types of fieldwork such as digital ethnography or episodic research, tips and tricks for key elements like budgeting and funding, ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive review of the ethnographic process for developing a project, implementing the plan, and completing and preserving the data collected.In Handbook for Folklore and Ethnomusicology Fieldwork, readers will find a detailed methodology for conducting different types of fieldwork such as digital ethnography or episodic research, tips and tricks for key elements like budgeting and funding,
... Read more
Research Design

Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

by John W. Creswell, J. David Creswell ...

This best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design. For all three approaches, John W. Creswell and new co-author J. David Creswell include a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications, and reflections ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design. For all three approaches, John W. Creswell and new co-author J. David Creswell include a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications, and reflections
... Read more
Making the Most of Your Research Journal

by Nicole Brown ...

Providing practical guidance based on real-life examples, this book shows researchers different forms and ways of keeping a research journal and how to get the most out of journaling.Appealing to postgraduate students, new and experienced researchers, the book:• provides a theoretical grounding and information about knowledge and sensory systems and reflexivity;• presents a practical exploration ... Read more

$22.22 USD

Providing practical guidance based on real-life examples, this book shows researchers different forms and ways of keeping a research journal and how to get the most out of journaling.Appealing to postgraduate students, new and experienced researchers, the book:• provides a theoretical grounding and information about knowledge and sensory systems and reflexivity;• presents a practical exploration
... Read more
Survey Methodology

by Robert M. Groves, Floyd J. Fowler Jr., Mick P. Couper, James M. Lepkowski, Eleanor Singer, Roger Tourangeau ...

Series Book 561 - Wiley Series in Survey Methodology
Praise for the First Edition:"The book makes a valuable contribution by synthesizing current research and identifying areas for future investigation for each aspect of the survey process."—Journal of the American Statistical Association"Overall, the high quality of the text material is matched by the quality of writing . . ."—Public Opinion Quarterly". . . it should find an audience everywhere ... Read more

$83.00 USD

Praise for the First Edition:"The book makes a valuable contribution by synthesizing current research and identifying areas for future investigation for each aspect of the survey process."—Journal of the American Statistical Association"Overall, the high quality of the text material is matched by the quality of writing . . ."—Public Opinion Quarterly". . . it should find an audience everywhere
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Analyzing Qualitative Data

Systematic Approaches

by H. Russell Bernard, Gery W. Ryan, Amber Wutich ...

The fully updated Second Edition presents systematic methods for analyzing qualitative data with clear and easy-to-understand steps. The first half is an overview of the basics, from choosing a topic to collecting data, and coding to finding themes, while the second half covers different methods of analysis, including grounded theory, content analysis, analytic induction, semantic network analysis ... Read more

$78.56 USD

The fully updated Second Edition presents systematic methods for analyzing qualitative data with clear and easy-to-understand steps. The first half is an overview of the basics, from choosing a topic to collecting data, and coding to finding themes, while the second half covers different methods of analysis, including grounded theory, content analysis, analytic induction, semantic network analysis
... Read more
Essentials of Research Methods for Educators

by Anastasia Kitsantas, Timothy Cleary, Maria K DiBenedetto, Suzanne E. Hiller ...

Essentials of Research Methods for Educators provides future teachers, specialists, administrators and educational leaders with a textbook and a resource that goes beyond the classroom to use in your career. With a focus on the wide variety of data available to educators and the importance of data literacy for all those involved in education, this book presents research methods in a relatable ... Read more

$78.56 USD

Essentials of Research Methods for Educators provides future teachers, specialists, administrators and educational leaders with a textbook and a resource that goes beyond the classroom to use in your career. With a focus on the wide variety of data available to educators and the importance of data literacy for all those involved in education, this book presents research methods in a relatable
... Read more
Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

by David Coghlan ...

Concise and unintimidating, the fifth edition of this bestselling book is the only pragmatic, quick-start guide to the main theories, issues, and approaches to insider action research.With an encouraging and approachable tone, David is the perfect mentor for anyone conducting action research in their own organization. Calming nerves at the same time as building confidence, he helps readers devise ... Read more

$59.12 USD

Concise and unintimidating, the fifth edition of this bestselling book is the only pragmatic, quick-start guide to the main theories, issues, and approaches to insider action research.With an encouraging and approachable tone, David is the perfect mentor for anyone conducting action research in their own organization. Calming nerves at the same time as building confidence, he helps readers devise
... Read more
Scale Development

Theory and Applications

by Robert F. DeVellis, Carolyn T. Thorpe ...

Series series Applied Social Research Methods
Scale Development: Theory and Applications, by Robert F. DeVellis and new co-author Carolyn T. Thorpe, demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter that lays out the key concepts that distinguish indices from scales, contrasts various types of indices, suggests approaches for developing them, ... Read more

$46.97 USD

Scale Development: Theory and Applications, by Robert F. DeVellis and new co-author Carolyn T. Thorpe, demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter that lays out the key concepts that distinguish indices from scales, contrasts various types of indices, suggests approaches for developing them,
... Read more
Salsa Dancing into the Social Sciences

Research in an Age of Info-glut

by Kristin Luker ...

“You might think that dancing doesn’t have a lot to do with social research, and doing social research is probably why you picked this book up in the first place. But trust me. Salsa dancing is a practice as well as a metaphor for a kind of research that will make your life easier and better.”Savvy, witty, and sensible, this unique book is both a handbook for defining and completing a research ... Read more

$22.22 USD

“You might think that dancing doesn’t have a lot to do with social research, and doing social research is probably why you picked this book up in the first place. But trust me. Salsa dancing is a practice as well as a metaphor for a kind of research that will make your life easier and better.”Savvy, witty, and sensible, this unique book is both a handbook for defining and completing a research
... Read more
Qualitative Research in Journalism

Taking It to the Streets

Edited by Sharon Hartin Iorio ...

Series series Routledge Communication Series
This volume highlights the integration of qualitative research methods into traditional journalism, offering new ways of expanding and enhancing news coverage. Designed for readers without prior experience in social science research, this collection presents a wide variety of qualitative techniques and their applications in journalistic practice. The work brings together contributions from ... Read more

$54.89 USD

This volume highlights the integration of qualitative research methods into traditional journalism, offering new ways of expanding and enhancing news coverage. Designed for readers without prior experience in social science research, this collection presents a wide variety of qualitative techniques and their applications in journalistic practice. The work brings together contributions from
... Read more
Handbook of Autoethnography

Edited by Tony E. Adams, Stacy Holman Jones, Carolyn Ellis ...

Awards2023 H.L. “Bud” Goodall, Jr. and Nick Trujillo “It’s a Way of Life” Award in Narrative Ethnography from the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.“Meditations on the Story I Cannot Write: Reflexivity, Autoethnography, and the Possibilities of Maybe,” received the 2023 National Communication Association's Ethnography Division Best Book Chapter Award.The second edition of the award ... Read more

$82.79 USD

Awards2023 H.L. “Bud” Goodall, Jr. and Nick Trujillo “It’s a Way of Life” Award in Narrative Ethnography from the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.“Meditations on the Story I Cannot Write: Reflexivity, Autoethnography, and the Possibilities of Maybe,” received the 2023 National Communication Association's Ethnography Division Best Book Chapter Award.The second edition of the award
... Read more

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