{"product_id":"key-concepts-in-the-philosophy-malcolm-williams-9780857027429","title":"Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Social Research","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This is a splendid book, providing a readable and reliable guide to a very large range of topics and literature... the author brings together, as few of us can, the details of research methodology and practice with broader philosophical perspectives and approaches.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- William Outhwaite, Emeritus Professor, Newcastle University \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We need researchers who are philosophically informed rather than philosophically obsessed or philosophically oppressed. With this book Malcolm Williams strikes the exact balance.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Ray Pawson, Emeritus Professor, University of Leeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is an ideal introduction for any student or social researcher hoping to better understand the philosophical issues that inform social research. Williams is the perfect guide providing short focused introductions to key concepts alongside a persuasive and engaging overview of how we interpret and conduct research. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book covers everything from core research methods, to ethical concerns and an exploration of the metaphysics of social life, with each entry providing: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear definitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging real world examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp-do-date suggestions for further reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformative cross-referencing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLists of key thinkers. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Relevant and authoritative, this book is an indispensable introduction to the philosophy of social research. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Malcolm Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0857027425\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780857027429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.60w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2017","brand":"Malcolm Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44120387617023,"sku":"9780857027429","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b74f418f-7f6f-4ab5-af6f-353474828bc2.jpg?v=1687414052","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/key-concepts-in-the-philosophy-malcolm-williams-9780857027429","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}