How to Study Social Life

Alan Latham author Russell Hitchings author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Publishing:11th Jan '25

£90.00

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Do you want to study what people do, the things they say, or what they think?

This book offers a lively and questioning account of the essential elements of social research, from defining your research purpose to producing the right output for your audience.

Fostering inquisitiveness and ingenuity and drawing on lots of examples and experiences, it will inspire you to think afresh about the various things you might do as a social researcher.

It will also:

  • Reveal the lived realities of research, sharing honest and illuminating stories along the way;
  •  Draw on plenty of past exercises with students to consider how different activities work
  • Demystify the process so you can think for yourself about how to do effective projects.

Original, engaging and candid, this book will help any undergraduate or postgraduate navigate the dynamic and challenging landscape of social research with confidence and creativity.

Finally—a social research methods book that will make you eager to dive into fieldwork! With humour, wisdom, and a healthy dose of curiosity, Russell and Alan are the ultimate companions for your research adventure. From the first spark of an idea to the final write-up, this book is jam-packed with practical tips, surprising insights, and real-world examples that break down every barrier—including the ones no one else talks about! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, this is the game-changing methods guide you′ve been waiting for! -- Professor David Bissell

This book has a delightful, informal style that immediately draws readers in while providing detailed guidance based on extensive experience. Evidently rigorous and thoroughly tested, the authors are also deeply motivated by the fact that doing social research is fun!

-- Professor Cecily Maller

ISBN: 9781529763676

Dimensions: unknown

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240 pages