Theory and method
By: Mel Churton, Anne Brown.
Contributors: Brown, Anne, 1954 Sept 3-
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Skills-based sociology
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780230217812
Subjects: Sociology -- Philosophy; Sociology -- Methodology
Description: "This new edition explores the application of theoretical debates to social research. Updated chapters focus on current research techniques and contemporary issues, whilst new pedagogical features develop interpretation, application and evaluation skills. This is an accessible introduction for all students of sociology"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Introduction * Traditional Theory * Traditional Debates * Contemporary Theory * Contemporary Debates * Research Concepts * Research Techniques * Contemporary Techniques * Choosing a Research Method * Sociology and Science Introduction * Traditional Theory * Traditional Debates * Contemporary Theory * Contemporary Debates * Research Concepts * Research Techniques * Contemporary Techniques * Choosing a Research Method * Sociology and Science.