Documentary Research in the Social Sciences Contributor(s): Tight, Malcolm (Author) |
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ISBN: 152642665X ISBN-13: 9781526426659 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $52.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Methodology |
Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.83 lbs) 232 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From diaries and letters to surveys and interview transcripts, documents are a cornerstone of social science research. This book guides you through the documentary research process, from choosing the best research design, through data collection and analysis, to publishing and sharing research findings. Using extensive case studies and examples, it situates documentary research within a current context and empowers you to use this method to meet new challenges like digital research and big data head on. In a jargon-free style perfect for beginner researchers, this book helps you to: - Interrogate documentary material in meaningful ways - Choose the best research design for your project, from literature reviews to policy research - Understand a range of approaches, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. Accessible, clear and focused, this book gives you the tools to conduct your own documentary research and celebrates the importance of documentary analysis across the social sciences. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tight, Malcolm: - Malcolm Tight is a Professor in the Educational Research department at Lancaster University. |