Research Methods The Key Concepts | Sociology

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This book provides an overview of ninety key concepts which often trouble those who are new to researching within the social sciences. It covers theories of knowledge methodologies and methods. Each entry offers a definition of a concept shows how researchers have used that concept in their research and discusses difficulties that the concept presents. The book supports those undertaking their own social research projects by providing detailed critical commentary on key concepts in a particularly accessible way. In exploring these concepts a wide range of research reports across many different fields are described. These include not only classic accounts but also a broad selection of recent…