{"product_id":"methodological-concepts-a-critical-guide-9781032395739","title":"Methodological Concepts: A Critical Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMethodological Concepts: A Critical Guide provides clarity and interpretations of key terms and issues in social research methodology, addressing contentious debates and offering coherent conceptions of social science. It is essential for students and researchers in the social sciences. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of social research methodology, providing a clear and concise explanation of numerous key terms and issues. It begins by outlining the conventional meanings of these terms, but then goes beyond to address their contentious nature. The primary objective of this text is to offer interpretations that provide a coherent conception of the nature of social science.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is grounded in the belief that greater clarity about the meaning of major methodological concepts is crucial, and that the disagreements that permeate the field must be addressed. Spanning across 13 chapters, the book explores a wide range of key terms, including \"methodology,\" \"method,\" \"inquiry,\" \"research,\" \"science,\" \"truth,\" \"fact,\" \"rigour,\" \"bias,\" \"objectivity,\" \"data,\" \"evidence,\" \"induction,\" \"deduction,\" \"abduction,\" \"understanding,\" \"explanation,\" \"reflexivity,\" \"triangulation,\" \"theory,\" and \"researcher integrity.\" These concepts have played a central role in fundamental divisions among social scientists, particularly in the recent \"paradigm wars.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter in this book provides an overview of the various meanings given to these terms, while also offering distinctive interpretations that aim to provide a solid foundation for social research. The authors employ a rigorous and analytical approach, drawing on a wealth of scholarly literature and empirical evidence to support their arguments. The text is designed to be accessible to students and researchers from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, political science, and anthropology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy providing a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of methodological concepts, Methodological Concepts: A Critical Guide will be an invaluable resource for anyone engaged in social research. It will help readers to better understand the theoretical and practical implications of different research approaches, and to develop more effective and ethical research practices. Whether you are a novice researcher or an experienced scholar, this book will provide you with the tools and insights you need to advance your understanding of social science methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 503g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032395739\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MartynHammersley","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104715993338,"sku":"9781032395739","price":133.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1677839854181_book.jpg?v=1677918056","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/methodological-concepts-a-critical-guide-9781032395739","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}