One of French writer Georges Perec's most famous pieces, "I Remember", consists of 480 numbered paragraphs - each just a few short lines recalling a memory from his childhood. The work has neither a beginning nor an end, nor does it contain any analysis. But it nonetheless revea…
At once a unique textbook for methods courses and a major contribution to sociological theory, this book teaches students the principles of research and how to construct and test theories. It brings coherence to the study of methods by presenting five major approaches to experim…
by Flick, Uwe, Flick, Uwe
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The issue of quality in qualitative research is one that is often neglected. In this book attention is given to the fundamental question of how to define and assess the quality of research. It examines how to distinguish good research from bad research when it comes to teaching,…
"The SAGE Handbook of Social Research Methods" is a must for every social-science researcher. It charts the new and evolving terrain of social research methodology, covering qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods in one volume. The Handbook includes chapters on each phase o…
This textbook is designed for the standard senior design course offered in all mechanical engineering departments. It covers design and problem solving methodology that are essential to engineers. The overall goal of this text is to define compelling universal method one must us…
In the new edition of his bestselling book, Uwe Flick introduces all of the main theoretical approaches to qualitative research, and provides unmatched coverage of the full range of qualitative methods now available to researchers. Organised around the process of doing qualitati…