Churton, Mel.
Theory and method / Theory & method Mel Churton and Anne Brown. - 2nd ed. - Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - x, 411 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Skills-based sociology .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 388-402) and index.
Machine generated contents note: Introduction * Traditional Theory * Traditional Debates * Contemporary Theory * Contemporary Debates * Research Concepts * Research Techniques * Contemporary Techniques * Choosing a Research Method * Sociology and Science Introduction * Traditional Theory * Traditional Debates * Contemporary Theory * Contemporary Debates * Research Concepts * Research Techniques * Contemporary Techniques * Choosing a Research Method * Sociology and Science.
"This new edition explores the application of theoretical debates to social research. Updated chapters focus on current research techniques and contemporary issues, whilst new pedagogical features develop interpretation, application and evaluation skills. This is an accessible introduction for all students of sociology"--Provided by publisher.
9780230217812 (pbk.) 0230217818 (pbk.)
2009046183
Sociology--Philosophy.
Sociology--Methodology.
HM585 / .C48 2010
301 / CHT
Theory and method / Theory & method Mel Churton and Anne Brown. - 2nd ed. - Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - x, 411 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Skills-based sociology .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 388-402) and index.
Machine generated contents note: Introduction * Traditional Theory * Traditional Debates * Contemporary Theory * Contemporary Debates * Research Concepts * Research Techniques * Contemporary Techniques * Choosing a Research Method * Sociology and Science Introduction * Traditional Theory * Traditional Debates * Contemporary Theory * Contemporary Debates * Research Concepts * Research Techniques * Contemporary Techniques * Choosing a Research Method * Sociology and Science.
"This new edition explores the application of theoretical debates to social research. Updated chapters focus on current research techniques and contemporary issues, whilst new pedagogical features develop interpretation, application and evaluation skills. This is an accessible introduction for all students of sociology"--Provided by publisher.
9780230217812 (pbk.) 0230217818 (pbk.)
2009046183
Sociology--Philosophy.
Sociology--Methodology.
HM585 / .C48 2010
301 / CHT