Research Methods in Social Policy
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Handbook of Research Methods in Social Work
Edited by Margaret Alston, Penny Buykx, Wendy Foote, David Betts
This insightful Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the unique and varied methods of social work research, drawing on examples of research projects undertaken in a variety of countries, cultures and social work settings. -
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How and When to Involve Crowds in Scientific Research
Marion K. Poetz, Henry Sauermann
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. Marion K. Poetz and Henry Sauermann provide concise and invaluable instruction for researche... -
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How to Think Like a Realist
Raymond Pawson
How to Think Like a Realist is Ray Pawson’s seminal book on realist social inquiry, boldly linking social research to clinical and physical science and challenging many methodological shibboleths. This unique book pairs outstanding clari...eBook:Find out more£27.16
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Handbook of Research Methods in Migration
Edited by William Allen, Carlos Vargas-Silva
In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition, William Allen and Carlos Vargas-Silva bring together a diverse range of experts to explore the latest research methods in migration studies, taking stock of major changes that have b... -
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Handbook of Case Study Research in the Social Sciences
Edited by Peter Rule, Vaughn M. John
In this Handbook, Peter Rule and Vaughn M. John bring together international experts to provide a thorough overview of case study research in the social sciences. Analysing both historical and contemporary examples, the Handbook contains... -
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Research Handbook on Housing, the Home and Society
Edited by Keith Jacobs, Kathleen Flanagan, Jacqueline De Vries, Emma MacDonald
This dynamic Research Handbook explores key perspectives, topics and methodologies used to understand housing, the home and society. Pairing social theory with a broad range of case studies from the Global North and South, it offers a un...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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How to Do Migration Research
Edited by Ricard Zapata-Barrero, Daniela Vintila
This book provides a toolkit for tackling the fundamental questions and challenges in planning and conducting migration research. It illustrates not only how to develop rigorous methodological procedures, but also how to effectively diss...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Elgar Encyclopedia of Interdisciplinarity and Transdisciplinarity
Edited by Frédéric Darbellay
This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of the ever-evolving field of Interdisciplinarity and Transdisciplinarity across the Sciences. Authored by over 150 experts, it provides a vision of the Sciences in which scholars push ...eBook:Find out more£48.00
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The Atlas of Social Complexity
Brian Castellani, Lasse Gerrits
Embark on a riveting journey through the study of social complexity with The Atlas of Social Complexity. Over three decades of scientific exploration unfold, unravelling the enigmatic threads that compose the fabric of society. From the ...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Handbook of Qualitative Cross-Cultural Research Methods
Edited by Pranee Liamputtong
This Handbook provides an in-depth discussion on doing cross-cultural research more ethically, sensibly and responsibly with diverse groups of people around the globe. It focuses on cross-cultural research in the social sciences where re...eBook:Find out more£35.96
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How to Be an Ethnographer
Monika Kostera, Paweł Krzyworzeka
Offering a practical guide on How to be an Ethnographer, this book will be a valuable resource for advanced students and early career researchers of organization studies, anthropology and sociology. It will also be a useful introduction ...eBook:Find out more£18.36
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Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics in the Social Sciences
Edited by Tuija Takala, Matti Häyry
Covering a vast array of disciplines, this prescient Encyclopedia analyzes the many roles that applied ethics plays in the social sciences. Entries scrutinize the various manifestations of ethics across a range of disciplines and subdisc...eBook:Find out more£48.00