{"product_id":"key-concepts-in-the-philosophy-of-social-research-9780857027429","title":"Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Social Research","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a splendid book, providing a readable and reliable guide to a very large range of topics and literature... the author brings together, as few of us can, the details of research methodology and practice with broader philosophical perspectives and approaches.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- William Outhwaite, Emeritus Professor, Newcastle University \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe need researchers who are philosophically informed rather than philosophically obsessed or philosophically oppressed. With this book Malcolm Williams strikes the exact balance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Ray Pawson, Emeritus Professor, University of Leeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is an ideal introduction for any student or social researcher hoping to better understand the philosophical issues that inform social research. Williams is the perfect guide providing short focused introductions to key concepts alongside a persuasive and engaging overview of how we interpret and conduct research. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book covers everything from core research methods, to ethical concerns and an exploration of the metaphysics of social life, with each entry providing: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear definitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging real world examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp-do-date suggestions for further reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformative cross-referencing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLists of key thinkers. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Relevant and authoritative, this book is an indispensable introduction to the philosophy of social research. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Malcolm Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.60w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780857027429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliams, Malcolm:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Malcolm Williams is Professor and Director of the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University. Prior to joining Cardiff in 2010, he was Professor of Social Research Methodology and Head of the School of Psychosocial Sciences at the University of Plymouth where he taught for 16 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalcolm has designed and taught modules in the philosophy of social research for 18 years at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. In these he has introduced a number of innovative pedagogic techniques, such as Problem Based Learning and 'Concept Speed Dating', in which students take a key idea and move from table to table attempting to build conceptual links between ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditionally he has taught many modules and short courses in social theory, research design, questionnaire design, scaling, sampling, scientific method and history of science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliams has an extensive publishing record in philosophy of social research, including: \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Philosophy of Social Research\u003c\/em\u003e (with Tim May, Routledge, 1996), \u003cem\u003eKnowing the Social World \u003c\/em\u003e(with Tim May, OUP, 1998), \u003cem\u003eScience and Social Science\u003c\/em\u003e (Routledge, 2000), \u003cem\u003eMaking Sense of Social Research \u003c\/em\u003e(SAGE, 2003), \u003cem\u003ePhilosophical Foundations of Social Research \u003c\/em\u003e(SAGE, 2006), \u003cem\u003eTeaching Quantitative Methods \u003c\/em\u003e(with Geoff Payne, SAGE, 2011) \u003cem\u003eObjectivity and Subjectivity in Social Research\u003c\/em\u003e (with Gayle Letherby and John Scott, SAGE, 2012) and \u003cem\u003eThe SAGE Handbook of Innovations in Social Research \u003c\/em\u003e(with W Paul Voght, SAGE, 2014).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sage Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40223075795059,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e2a4a924-4999-4d24-921e-7cef9bc80d20.jpg?v=1656682198","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/key-concepts-in-the-philosophy-of-social-research-9780857027429","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}