Issues, methods and process May, Tim 1957- creator text bibliography Electronic books. enk Maidenhead, Berkshire, England McGraw Hill, Open University Press 2011 4th ed. monographic eng 1 online resource (xv, 332 pages) 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). pt. 1. Issues in social research -- pt. 2. Methods of social research -- pt. 3. Research in practice. Tim May. Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-319) and indexes. English. Social sciences Research Social sciences Research Methodology Social sciences Social Sciences Research Design Qualitative Research social sciences SOCIAL SCIENCE Research SOCIAL SCIENCE Methodology Samhällsvetenskaplig forskning metodik H61 .M39 2011eb 300.72 Open Univ Pr 2011 9780335239986 0335239986 1283152711 9781283152716 9786613152718 6613152714 320C97BA-80C0-4E67-BFB6-463C53FAA0BB OverDrive, Inc. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=375113 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=375113 EBZ 110728 20260709102514.0 ocn743233813 eng