Introduction to the philosophy of social research /

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An introduction to the philosophy of social research which relates philosophical ideas to actual research practice. The book makes use of illustrations from the UK, US and Europe to examine specific problems and broader issues.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Williams, Malcolm, 1953- (Author), May, Tim, 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : University College London Press, ©1996.
Series:Social research today (Routledge (Firm))
Subjects:
Social sciences > Research > Methodology.
Social sciences > Methodology.
Sciences sociales > Recherche > Méthodologie.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Research.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Methodology.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • What is science?
  • Philosophy, social science and method
  • Knowing the social world
  • Objectivity and values in social research
  • Philosophical issues in the process of social research
  • Poststructuralism, postmodernism and social research
  • Conclusion.

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