{"product_id":"foundations-of-social-research-michael-crotty-9781864486049","title":"Foundations of Social Research: Meaning and perspective in the research process","description":"Choosing a research method can be bewildering. How can you be sure which methodology is appropriate, or whether your chosen combination of methods is consistent with the theoretical perspective you want to take? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Foundations of Social Research\u003c\/i\u003e links methodology and theory with great clarity and precision, showing students and researchers how to navigate the maze of conflicting terminology. The major epistemological stances and theoretical perspectives that colour and shape current social research are detailed: positivism, constructionism, interpretivism, critical inquiry, feminism and postmodernism. Crotty reveals the philosophical origins of these schools of inquiry and shows how various disciplines contribute to the practice of social research as it is known today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Foundations of Social Research\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for new and experienced researchers, students and professionals, in the social and health sciences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e' .a wonderful piece of writing, expounding the philosophical and theoretical considerations of the research process for social researchers in a clear, fair minded and friendly way.' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClive Seale, Department of Sociology, Goldsmiths College, University of London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Crotty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 186448604X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781864486049\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d","brand":"Michael Crotty","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990918562047,"sku":"9781864486049","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e0a5982b-adeb-48f2-aa94-b1b96c80a665.jpg?v=1683307417","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/foundations-of-social-research-michael-crotty-9781864486049","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}