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Foundations of Social Research: Meaning and perspective in the research process Paperback – 1 September 1998

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Choosing a research method can be bewildering. How can you be sure which methodology is appropriate, or whether your chosen combination of methods is consistent with the theoretical perspective you want to take?

The Foundations of Social Research links methodology and theory with great clarity and precision, showing students and researchers how to navigate the maze of conflicting terminology. The major epistemological stances and theoretical perspectives that colour and shape current social research are detailed: positivism, constructionism, interpretivism, critical inquiry, feminism and postmodernism. Crotty reveals the philosophical origins of these schools of inquiry and shows how various disciplines contribute to the practice of social research as it is known today.

The Foundations of Social Research is essential reading for new and experienced researchers, students and professionals, in the social and health sciences.

' .a wonderful piece of writing, expounding the philosophical and theoretical considerations of the research process for social researchers in a clear, fair minded and friendly way.'

Clive Seale, Department of Sociology, Goldsmiths College, University of London

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Michael Crotty was lecturer in education and research studies in the Department of Public Health at The Flinders University of South Australia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (1 September 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 186448604X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1864486049
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.2 x 1.47 x 22.9 cm
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5.0 out of 5 stars The little best research book a student researcher could ever require
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This is an excellent research resource, whether eBook or hard copy, if you are a student of any social research a must read, once you get over the language of the book which can complex, quite readable even at Honours level, but considering this book is targeted to Postgraduates of Masters by Research and PhD's they should be able to manage this complex language. Overall an excellent book that no researcher can do without, and should be a compulsory purchase for all research students.
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All the other texts in the field are oververbose or don't clearly explain the terminology of qualitative research.
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This is the best book I've ever read on research methods and methodology. It explains in plain English terms that are used in other text books and journal articles without explanations. It is a fantastic textbook for anyone involved in qualitative research and wanting to understand theoretical underpinnings of research better. It is also well written, not your standard a dry text book on research methods. It's a book that challenges you to think about the choices you make along the research process whilst keeping.

If you are only going to buy one book on qualitative research methods this would be my recommendations. However if you are looking for step by step guide for doing qualitative research don't buy this book. This book gives you a framework to work with but requires you to think about the process of research and why you are doing what you are doing. It is the one book that kept me sane whilst doing my PhD...
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First chapter demystifies & translates educational and social research 'gobbledegook' and jargon into plain English. Very clearly and concisely written. THe following chapters look at various paradigms and concepts in a lucid and concise way. Great size book to carry about with you. One note of caution - be aware that definitions can blur from one University to another .. and that is when the fog of confusion could descend. Absolute must for anyone studying research methods / educational research at post graduate level.
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