Limitations of Social Research - 4th Edition

Name: Limitations of Social Research - 4th Edition
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This series examines the history, aims, techniques and limitations of social research, providing guidelines on how to assess what affects our daily lives. Revised to take account of developments in research methodology and applications, this edition includes a chapter on designing research. > 'Does the evidence reflect the reality under investigation?' This is just one of the important questions Marten Shipman asks in the fourth edition of his highly successful book, The Limitations of Social Research. Substantially revised and up-dated it probes not only the technical stages of research, but also its assumptions, procedures and dissemination. > Introduction. Part One: Approaches to Social Research1. Social researchControversy 1: Can there be Objectivity in Social Research? 2. Scientific social researchControversy 2: Macho, Mourner, Freedom-Fighter or Thug? 3. Interpretative social research Part Two: Techniques for Collecting InformationControversy 3: The Choices within Researc.