TY  - BOOK
AU  - May,Tim
TI  - Social Research: Issues, methods and process 
SN  - 9780335239986
AV  - H61 .M39 2011eb
U1  - 300.72 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Maidenhead, Berkshire, England
PB  - McGraw Hill, Open University Press
KW  - Social sciences
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
KW  - Social Sciences
KW  - Research Design
KW  - Qualitative Research
KW  - social sciences
KW  - aat
KW  - SOCIAL SCIENCE
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - Samhällsvetenskaplig forskning
KW  - metodik
KW  - sao
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-319) and indexes; pt. 1. Issues in social research -- pt. 2. Methods of social research -- pt. 3. Research in practice
N2  - 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)
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