. This brief, introductory book provides readers with a step- by-step guide to reading and understanding a social science research article. The author demonstrates the many strengths of social research, including its advantages over ordinary ways of knowing things, and, at the same time, points out that research is inevitably flawed. Rather than naively assuming that good research simply produces "The Truth" or cynically asserting that research is hopelessly biased and futile, this book instills in readers a critical perspective -one that appreciates the strengths and weaknesses of any piece...
. This brief, introductory book provides readers with a step- by-step guide to reading and understanding a social science research article. The author...
With more and more filmmakers taking advantage of its rich and varied settings, New Orleans has earned star-studded status as the Hollywood of the South. From the big-screen adaptation of the stage classic "A Streetcar Named Desire "to the Elvis Presley musical "King Creole," many well-known films have a special connection with the Big Easy, and this user-friendly guide explores the integral role of New Orleans in American film history."World Film Locations: New Orleans" features essays that reflect on the city s long-standing relationship with the film industry. Among the topics discussed...
With more and more filmmakers taking advantage of its rich and varied settings, New Orleans has earned star-studded status as the Hollywood of the ...