May, Tim,  1957- <br/><br/>
Social Research :  Issues, methods and process / 
Tim May. 
 - 4th ed. 
 - Maidenhead, Berkshire, England :  McGraw Hill, Open University Press,  2011. 
 - 1 online resource (xv, 332 pages) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-319) and indexes. 
<br/><br/>pt. 1. Issues in social research -- pt. 2. Methods of social research -- pt. 3. Research in practice. 
<br/><br/> May examines the research process in general and aspects of its practice in particular, in order to bridge the gap between theory and methods. This expanded edition incorporates the latest developments in social research.  This fully revised and updated popular text successfully bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research, clearly illuminating these essential components for understanding the dynamics of social relations. The book is divided into two parts, with part one examining the issues and perspectives in social research and part two setting out the methods and processes. Updates to this edition include: A new chapter on case study research A new concluding chapter Links to additional websites and IT applications that are integrated throughout the book Updated experiential examples and scenarios More international examples The clear writing style, chapter summaries, questions for reflection and signposts to further readings continue to make this book the ideal companion to social research for students across the social sciences. In addition, it will be recognised as an invaluable source of reference for those practising and teaching social research who wish to keep abreast of key developments in the field. With contributions from Beth Perry (University of Salford) and Carole Sutton (University of Plymouth). This fully revised and updated popular text successfully bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research, clearly illuminating these essential components for understanding the dynamics of social relations. The book is divided into two parts, with part one examining the issues and perspectives in social research and part two setting out the methods and processes. Updates to this edition include: A new chapter on case study research A new concluding chapter Links to additional websites and IT applications that are integrated throughout the book Updated experiential examples and scenarios More international examples The clear writing style, chapter summaries, questions for reflection and signposts to further readings continue to make this book the ideal companion to social research for students across the social sciences. In addition, it will be recognised as an invaluable source of reference for those practising and teaching social research who wish to keep abreast of key developments in the field. With contributions from Beth Perry (University of Salford) and Carole Sutton (University of Plymouth). 
<br/><br/><br/>English. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780335239986 0335239986 1283152711 9781283152716 9786613152718 6613152714 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Social sciences--Research.<br/>Social sciences--Research--Methodology.<br/>Social sciences.<br/>Social Sciences<br/>Research Design<br/>Qualitative Research<br/>social sciences.<br/>SOCIAL SCIENCE--Research.<br/>SOCIAL SCIENCE--Methodology.<br/>Samhällsvetenskaplig forskning--metodik.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>H61  / .M39 2011eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>300.72