An Introduction To The Philosophy Of Social Research

Tim May, Malcolm Williams

ISBN 10: 1857283120 / ISBN 13: 9781857283129

Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB, 1996

About this Item

This is an accessible introduction to the philosophy of social research which relates philosophical ideas to actual research practice. The book makes effective use of illustrations from the UK, US and Europe to examine specific problems and broader issues. The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in social research methods within sociology, social policy, politics, social psychology, human geography; philosophy of social science and social theory courses; and as a personal reference for professional researchers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction To The Philosophy Of Social Research
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857283120
• ISBN 13: 9781857283129
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 317 grams

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Synopsis

This is an accessible introduction to the philosophy of social research which relates philosophical ideas to actual research practice. The book makes effective use of illustrations from the UK, US and Europe to examine specific problems and broader issues. The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in social research methods within sociology, social policy, politics, social psychology, human geography; philosophy of social science and social theory courses; and as a personal reference for professional researchers.

About the Author

Malcom Williams University of Plymouth, Tim May and Richard D. Wiggins University of Durham