Social Research Philosophy Politics And Practice (Published in association with The Open University)

This critical introduction to the principles of social and educational research draws together a key set of readings which offers a comprehensive approach to the wide range of values and practice in social research. Issues explored include: the relationship between quantitative and qualitative methods; positivism and the role of the natural sciences as a model for social research; the purposes of research - knowledge or the transformation of the social world; issues of race, gender and power in social research; the politics and ethics of data collection; and the validity and relevance of social research.

Social Research is a set book for The Open University course DEH313 Principles of Social and Educational Research.

Title - Social Research Philosophy Politics And Practice (Published in association with The Open University)

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ISBN 13 - 9780803988057

Imprint - Sage Publications Ltd

Publisher - Sage Publications Ltd

Date Published - 11/12/1992

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 138 x 216 x mm

Weight - 560 g

Languages - English