The third edition of Social Research offers a clear and scholarly introduction to social research methods for undergraduates across a range of social science disciplines. It is compact and orderly in its presentation and balanced in its discussion of different methods. Organized to reflect the stages of the research process, from questions through to answers, the book is nonetheless more than a research methods 'recipe book', providing students with an insight into theoretical questions as well as into practical challenges and issues. The new edition boasts a stronger and more transparent structure, greater emphasis on research ethics and feminist research, and increased pedagogical support, including a companion website at http://www.palgrave.com/sociology/sarantakos to be available on publication.
'Sarantakos has retained the rigour, content and 'flavour' of the earlier edition whilst adding relevant new and necessary content...It is a well-balanced text that is both comprehensive and detailed. Above all, it is very readable and very understandable.' - Rob O'Neil, Lecturer in Sociology, University of Western Sydney
'One of the most extensive books I have read. Covers every facet from designing, theoretical and statistical test and the how to get published. Many books I have read on social research rarely cover the stats. The level and language is certainly accessible while remaining scholarly. ' - Tom Farrelly, Department of Health Science, Institute of Technology Tralee
'Sarantakos is to be congratulated on this new edition for its comprehensive presentation of the milieu of research methods that can be used by the social researcher but also for the lucid manner [in which] information has been articulated.' - Emeritus Professor John Dekjers, Central Queensland University, Australia
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
Social Research, History, Theory and Practice
Varieties of Social Research
Feminist Research
Principles of Social Research
PART 2: RESEARCH PLANNING
Research Design
Initiating Social Research
Sampling Procedures
PART 3: METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
Multi-Sample Studies
Field Research
Observation
Surveys: Questionnaires
Surveys: Interviewing
The Study of Documents
Applied Research
PART 4: DATA ANALYSIS
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
PART 5: PUBLICATION
Reporting
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
SOTIRIOS SARANTAKOS is an adjunct Professor at Charles Sturt University in Australia. He is the author of many books, including Marriage and the Family, Same-Sex Couples, Basic Stats without Maths and Cohabitation in Transition. He has been teaching research methods for more than two decades.
Description
The third edition of Social Research offers a clear and scholarly introduction to social research methods for undergraduates across a range of social science disciplines. It is compact and orderly in its presentation and balanced in its discussion of different methods. Organized to reflect the stages of the research process, from questions through to answers, the book is nonetheless more than a research methods 'recipe book', providing students with an insight into theoretical questions as well as into practical challenges and issues. The new edition boasts a stronger and more transparent structure, greater emphasis on research ethics and feminist research, and increased pedagogical support, including a companion website at http://www.palgrave.com/sociology/sarantakos to be available on publication.
Reviews
'Sarantakos has retained the rigour, content and 'flavour' of the earlier edition whilst adding relevant new and necessary content...It is a well-balanced text that is both comprehensive and detailed. Above all, it is very readable and very understandable.' - Rob O'Neil, Lecturer in Sociology, University of Western Sydney
'One of the most extensive books I have read. Covers every facet from designing, theoretical and statistical test and the how to get published. Many books I have read on social research rarely cover the stats. The level and language is certainly accessible while remaining scholarly. ' - Tom Farrelly, Department of Health Science, Institute of Technology Tralee
'Sarantakos is to be congratulated on this new edition for its comprehensive presentation of the milieu of research methods that can be used by the social researcher but also for the lucid manner [in which] information has been articulated.' - Emeritus Professor John Dekjers, Central Queensland University, Australia
Contents
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
Social Research, History, Theory and Practice
Varieties of Social Research
Feminist Research
Principles of Social Research
PART 2: RESEARCH PLANNING
Research Design
Initiating Social Research
Sampling Procedures
PART 3: METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
Multi-Sample Studies
Field Research
Observation
Surveys: Questionnaires
Surveys: Interviewing
The Study of Documents
Applied Research
PART 4: DATA ANALYSIS
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
PART 5: PUBLICATION
Reporting
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Authors
SOTIRIOS SARANTAKOS is an adjunct Professor at Charles Sturt University in Australia. He is the author of many books, including Marriage and the Family, Same-Sex Couples, Basic Stats without Maths and Cohabitation in Transition. He has been teaching research methods for more than two decades.
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