Social research into the process of social change taking place among the fang tribal peoples of the Gabon and the ba-kongo in the Congo and zaire - examines the historical and sociological aspects of the role of Europe in africa, the era of forced labour and the impact thereof o…
Die Welt der Soziologie besteht, so scheint es, aus zwei klar voneinander getrennten Bereichen: aus dem Bereich der Theorie und dem der Empirie. Offenkundig wird dies an den Bezeichnungen universitärer Lehrstühle, bei Stellenausschreibungen und an der Konzeption von Lehrbüchern.…
Describes the principal findings of happiness researchers, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of such research, and looks at how governments could use results when formulating policies to improve the lives of citizens.
During the past forty years, thousands of studies have been carried out on the subject of happiness. Some have explored the levels of happiness or dissatisfaction associated with typical daily activities, such as working, seeing friends, or doing household chores. Others have tr…
"What do variables really tell us? When exactly do inventions occur? Why do we always miss turning points as they transpire? When does what doesn't happen mean as much, if not more, than what does? Andrew Abbott considers these fascinating questions in Time Matters, a diverse se…
Gender and qualitative research
by Pilcher, Jane, Coffey, Amanda
fromCardiff papers in qualitative research
This work draws together contributions on the theme of gender. They all call on qualitative research methods and offer a variety of perspectives on masculinity and femininity. The book also provides a sociological picture of how research on gender contributes to understanding ge…
In Britain the phrase 'child labour' is associated with the past or with less developed economies, but children in Britain continue to perform arduous labour. This book considers child labour over the last 200 years and more contemporary issues.
Discusses the role of gender in social research in the field, focusing on the researcher's experience of his or her own gender and that of the respondent.
"A group of multidisciplinary and international researchers and scholars deliver their summary and analysis of current research and their views on how gender and work intersect along a variety of societal, economic, interpersonal, and organizational paradigms."--Jacket.
