Researching social life

Author(s)

• Gilbert, G. Nigel

Bibliographic Information

Researching social life

edited by Nigel Gilbert

Sage, c2008

3rd ed

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Previous ed.: 2001

Includes bibliographical references (p. 516-538) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

`This new edition of this excellent guide maintains the standard of the original whilst taking full account of developments in both methodological discussion and the techniques of social research. The organization of the text around the research process is a great strength of the text' - David Byrne, University of Durham Preview the Third Edition's opening chapter and guide to its teaching and learning features designed to stimulate student engagement with the content here The Third Edition of Nigel Gilbert's hugely successful Researching Social Life covers the whole range of methods from quantitative to qualitative in a down-to-earth and unthreatening manner. Gilbert's text offers the best coverage of the full scope of research methods of any of the leading textbooks in the field, making this an essential text for any student starting a research methods course or doing a research project. This thoroughly revised text is driven by the expertise of a writing team comprised of internationally-renowned experts in the field. New to the Third Edition are chapters on: - Searching and Reviewing the Literature - Refining the Question - Grounded Theory and Inductive Research - Mixed Methods - Participatory Action Research - Virtual Methods - Narrative Analysis A number of useful features, such as worked examples, case studies, discussion questions, project ideas and checklists are included throughout the book to help those new to research to engage with the material. Researching Social Life follows the 'life cycle' of a typical research project, from initial conception through to eventual publication. Its breadth and depth of coverage make this an indispensable must-have textbook for students on social research methods courses in any discipline.

Table of Contents

Conceptualizing Social Life - Geoff Cooper Research, Theory and Method - Nigel Gilbert PART ONE: BEGINNINGS Formulating and Refining a Research Question - Nicola Green Searching and Reviewing Literature - Mary Ebeling and Julie Lamb Grounded Theory and Inductive Research - Paul Hodkinson Participatory Approaches to Social Research - Christina Silver Mixed Methods - Victoria D Alexander et al The Ethics of Social Research - Martin Bulmer PART TWO: INTO THE FIELD Designing Samples - Patrick Sturgis Questionnaires - Rosemarie Simmons Measuring Attitudes - Mike Procter Focus Groups - Ann Cronin Qualitative Interviewing - Nigel Fielding and Hilary Thomas Ethnography - Nigel Fielding Using Documents - Keith McDonald The Internet and Research Methods - Christine Hine PART THREE: BACK HOME Coding and Managing Data - Jane Fielding Analyzing Survey Data - Mike Procter Secondary Analysis of Survey Data - Nick Allum and Sara Arber Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS) - Ann Lewins Narrative Analysis - Sarah Earthy and Ann Cronin Conversation Analysis and Discourse Analysis - Robin Wooffitt Analyzing Visual Materials - Victoria D Alexander PART FOUR: ENDINGS Writing about Social Research - Nigel Gilbert

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Details

• NCID: BA85542082
• ISBN:
  • 9781412946612
  • 9781412946629
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Los Angeles
• Pages/Volumes: xxii, 549 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HM511
  • DC22 : 300.72
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology