Walks students through all the key principles of social research.

This book probes the complex methodological choices facing social researchers and students who are applying or learning the methods of social research. The auth

One of the common frustrations for students trying to make sense of the various debates and concepts that inform contemporary educational and social science res

Bernard does an excellent job of not only showing how to practice research, but also provides a detailed discussion of broader historical and philosophical cont

`This clearly written and user-friendly book is ideal for students or researchers who wish to get a basic, but solid grasp of a topic and see how it fits with o