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Philosophies of research into higher education /

Research in higher education could be more useful, innovative and better designed if we were clearer about the philosophical and epistemological basis of the theories that underlie our research methods. People who have to interpret research would do a better job if they were able to interrogate rese...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Brown, B. J. (Brian J.)
Otros Autores: Baker, Sally
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Continuum, ©2007.
Colección:Research in higher education (Continuum (Firm))
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Chapter 1 Theories of knowledge and theories of society; Chapter 2 The truth is out there? Positivism and realism; Chapter 3 Interpretative approaches, ethnographies of higher education and the description of experience; Chapter 4 Philosophies of research in education: Knowledge in education and knowledge of education; Chapter 5 Evidence-based practice in higher education; Chapter 6 Conclusion: Philosophies of research and philosophies of higher education; References.