An Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Research

ISBN-13: 9781138159334 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 240 str.

Tim May; Malcolm Williams

Opis

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

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 What is science?; Chapter 3 Philosophy, social science and method; Chapter 4 Knowing the social world; Chapter 5 Objectivity and values in social research; Chapter 6 Philosophical issues in the process of social research; Chapter 7 Poststructuralism, postmodernism and social research; Chapter 8 Conclusion;

O autorze

Malcom Williams University of Plymouth, Tim May and Richard D. Wiggins University of Durham