Sociological Research Methods in Context

ISBN-13: 9780333666326 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 228 str.

F. Devine;S. Heath

Opis

This book seeks to introduce students to the challenges of 'real life' social research through a detailed consideration of eight recent empirical studies. Designed to complement existing introductory methods texts, it emphasises the importance of context in understanding and interpreting both the practice and 'product' of empirical research. The book focuses on research from eight key sub-areas of sociology, making it a useful secondary text for introductory courses on contemporary British society.

Spis treści

Introduction.- Education: Mac an Ghaill's The Making of Men.- Family: Finch and Mason's Negotiating Family Responsibilities.- Work: Phizacklea and Wolkowitz's Homeworking Women.- Housing: Saunders' A Nation of Home Owners.- Health: Welling et al's Sexual Behaviour in Britain.- Crime: Hobbs' Doing the Business.- Class: Gregson and Lowe's Servicing the Middle Class.- Politics: Roseneil's Disarming Patriarchy.- Conclusion.

O autorze

Dr FIONA DEVINE is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester.

Dr SUE HEATH is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Southampton.