Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process

Book Details

• Author: Tim May

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2009

• ISBN: 9788131602911

• Binding: Hardcover

• Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches

About the Book
The third edition of this highly popular text provides a fully revised and updated account of the interdisciplinary field of social research. Tim May continues to bridge the gap between theory and methods, ensuring a clear understanding of how these elements are essential to grasping the dynamics of social relations.

The book is divided into two parts:

• Part I explores the issues and perspectives in social research, including new ways of thinking about the relationship between theory and research, as well as values and ethics. It takes into account post-empiricist advances and considers the balance between objectivity, values, and data collection.

• Part II sets out the methods and processes of social research, with updates to the chapter on questionnaires and additions about research on the internet, narratives, case studies, and new technologies. The chapters follow a consistent structure that helps readers appreciate the place, process, and analysis of each method, allowing for a comparison of their strengths and weaknesses.

The book also includes chapter summaries, questions for reflection, and recommendations for further readings, making it an ideal resource for students and practicing social researchers.

Contents
(Content details were not provided, but the book covers topics such as social research methods, theory, ethics, new technologies, and their applications in social science.)

About the Author / Editor

• Tim May is the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures at the University of Salford. He has authored several influential books, including Probation: Politics, Policy and Practice (1991) and Situating Social Theory (1996). He has also co-written books like Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Research and edited various publications related to social theory and research.