Introduction to the philosophy social research

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...

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Main Authors: Williams, Malcolm (Author), May, Tim 1957- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London UCL Press 1996 (1997 printing)
Series:Social research today no. 9
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:xv, 223 pages illustrations 23 cm
ISBN:1857283120
9781857283129