Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences: Case Studies from South Africa

Flynn, Angelo; Kramer, Sherianne

ISBN 10: 1776142756 / ISBN 13: 9781776142750

Published by Wits University Press, 2019

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pp. 456.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences: Case Studies from South Africa
• Publisher: Wits University Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1776142756
• ISBN 13: 9781776142750
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A look at the research methods in development across the global South

Social science researchers in the global South, and in South Africa particularly, utilise research methods in innovative ways in order to respond to contexts characterised by diversity, racial and political tensions, socioeconomic disparities and gender inequalities. These methods often remain undocumented – a gap that this book starts to address. Written by experts from various methodological fields, Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive collation of original essays and cutting-edge research that demonstrates the variety of novel techniques and research methods available to researchers responding to these context-bound issues. It is particularly relevant for study and research in the fields of applied psychology, sociology, ethnography, biography and anthropology. In addition to their unique combination of conceptual and application issues, the chapters also include discussions on ethical considerations relevant to the method in similar global South contexts. Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences has much to offer to researchers, professionals and others involved in social science research both locally and internationally.

About the Authors

Angelo Flynn is a senior Psychology lecturer at the University of South Africa.

Sherianne Kramer is a Social Science lecturer at the Amsterdam University College.

Sumaya Laher is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.