Rethinking Social Science Research (Paperback)

Paperback. Amid digital disruption, shifting epistemologies, and rising global uncertainties, this book reimagines the foundations and futures of social science research. It offers a critical yet accessible examination of contemporary methodologies, mapping their historical roots alongside their present-day transformations. From discourse analysis and participatory inquiry to artificial intelligence, digital ethnography, and decolonial critique, the author traces how research practices are adapting to meet the complexities of our time. Grounded in ethical reflexivity and methodological pluralism, this work bridges theory and practiceopening new avenues for inquiry across the humanities and social sciences. This book explores evolving methods in social science research, from traditional approaches to digital, participatory, and decolonial frameworks. It offers a critical, interdisciplinary guide to navigating the ethical, theoretical, and methodological challenges of contemporary research. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…