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Taylor & Francis Studying Society
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Taylor & Francis Advanced Statistics for Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Taylor & Francis Advanced Statistics for Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Taylor & Francis Ltd An Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Historians Volume 6 Economic History
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Taylor & Francis Ltd CrossNational Research Methodology and Practice
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Taylor & Francis Ltd American City Politics Routledge Library Editions the City
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Researching Families and Communities
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Taylor & Francis Social Networks
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Taylor & Francis Social Networks
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Taylor & Francis Qualitative Research Methods in Public Relations and Marketing Communications
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Taylor & Francis Education Epistemology and Critical Realism
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Evidence and Explanation in Social Science An Interdisciplinary Approach Routledge Library Editions History Philosophy of Science
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Taylor & Francis Women on the Line
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Psychoanalysis in Social Research Shifting Theories and Reframing Concepts
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Taylor & Francis Practitioner Research at Doctoral Level
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Taylor & Francis Practitioner Research at Doctoral Level
Book SynopsisIn trying to juggle the various priorities of doctoral study, many individuals struggle. From gathering data, preparing papers and organising projects, to the less obvious difficulties of time management and personal development, doctoral researchers are heavily tasked. In addition to this, those undertaking practitioner research face the complication of negotiating a less traditional research setting.As a guide to this ongoing, often neglected aspect of doctoral research, the authors of this innovative book explore in detail the challenges faced by doctoral researchers conducting practitioner research today. They show that the special nature of this research and the conditions in which the professional researcher works raise questions about producing new knowledge at work through research. This affects everything: relationships with practice; ethics; the ways that they are taught and supervised; the genre of the thesis; all place practitioners in situations which may not metTrade Review"Throughout the book, the authors clearly identify the complexities of conducting research in one’s own professional setting, the challenges of making the everyday ‘problematic’, reflecting critically on practice with which one – and others – are engaged, and continuing to work successfully within the setting. They acknowledge the political influences that inform professional research and the doctoral researcher, and relationships with colleagues who are also part of the research setting. However, Drake and Heath believe that this also brings a uniqueness to the research because the researcher is working from a unique perspective." - Gwyneth Owen-Jackson, Higher Education Review 2012Table of Contents@contents: 1. Introduction 2. Professional doctorates. What are professional doctorates? Who undertakes practitioner research at doctoral level? The production of knowledge on a doctorate. 3. Relationship between doctoral research and professional life. Power and professional settings. Inhabiting the hyphens. Becoming practitioner-researcher. 4. Approaching grounded methodology. Methodological attitude to enquiry. What does validity mean in practitioner research? Putting oneself in the frame. Becoming reflexive. 5. Thinking about ethical considerations. Background to ethical processes. Professional ethics. Research ethics. Situational ethics and complications for insider researchers. 6. What does doctoral pedagogy bring to practitioner research? Researcher identity. Expanded learning and constructing new knowledge. Learning and work. What does learning to do research entail? 7. The shaping of doctoral knowledge and supervision. Aligning of academic and professional knowledge. Supervisors’ academic and professional knowledge and experience. Perceptions of professional doctorates and impact on supervision. Training of supervisors and training for supervisors. Implications for supervision of expanded higher education. 8. Impact of doctoral research and researcher identity. What is a research degree for? Impact and public service policy. Universities claims. Impact in relation to practice. Shaping researcher identity. 9. Integrating academic and professional knowledge. Creating new knowledge. Becoming author. Writing reflexivity.
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Taylor & Francis Understanding Research
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Taylor & Francis Understanding Research
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Taylor & Francis Mobile Methods
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Taylor & Francis Mobile Methods
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Taylor & Francis Ltd CrossNational Research Methodology and Practice
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Taylor & Francis Research Methods for Strategic Management
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Taylor & Francis Research Methods for Strategic Management
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Taylor & Francis Research for Social Workers An Introduction to Methods
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Taylor & Francis Research for Social Workers An Introduction to
Book SynopsisSocial work is developing its own research orientation and knowledge base, springing from the research traditions of sociology and psychology and grounded in human rights and social justice. Effective social research relies on critical thinking and the ability to view situations from new perspectives. It is relevant to every area of social work practice: from the initial stages of an intervention, to planning a course of action, and finally evaluating practice.Research for Social Workers is an accessible introduction to the research methods most commonly used in social work and social welfare. The major stages of research projects are outlined step by step, including analysing results and reporting. It is written in non-technical language for students and practitioners without a strong maths background. Illustrated with examples from across the world, this book captures the realities of social work research in a wide range of settings. End of chapter exercises and questions make this an ideal introduction to research methods.This third edition is fully revised and updated. It includes new chapters on systematic reviews and research in crisis situations, as well as more substantial coverage of statistics.Table of ContentsPart 1: Beginning Social Work Research 1. Social Work Research 2. Choosing Your Topic Area 3. Developing Research Questions 4. Steps in the Research Process Part 2: Research Methods for Social Work 5. Sampling 6. Systematic Reviews 7. Surveys and Interviews 8. Assessing Community Needs and Strengths Part 3: Evaluation 9. How Do I Evaluate my Program? 10. Action Research 11. Best Practice Evaluation 12. Research in Post-disaster Recovery and Other Crisis Situations 13. Other Methods Part 4: Statistical Analysis 14. Producing Results: Qualitative Research 15. Producing Results: Quantitative Research 16. Statistics for Social Workers: Analysis of a Single Variable 17. Statistics for Social Workers: Two or More Variables Part 5: Bringing it all Together 18. Influencing Policy and Practice 19. Developing a Research Proposal
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Taylor & Francis Communication Research Methodology
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Taylor & Francis Communication Research Methodology
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cultures Politics and Research Programs An International Assessment of Practical Problems in Field Research Routledge Communication Series
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Taylor & Francis Consuming Race
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Taylor & Francis Consuming Race
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Involving Children and Young People in Health and Social Care Research
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Taylor & Francis Among Wolves
Book SynopsisSummoned by an anonymous Prosecutor, ten contemporary ethnographers gather in an aging barn to hold a trial of Alice Goffmanâs controversial ethnography, On the Run. But before the trial can get underway, a one-eyed wolfdog arrives with a mysterious liquid potion capable of rendering the ethnographers invisible in their fieldsites. Presented as a play that unfolds in seven acts, the ensuing drama provides readers with both a practical guide for how to conduct immersive participant-observation research and a sophisticated theoretical engagement with the relationship between ethnography as a research method and the operation of power. By interpolating how-to aspects of ethnographic research with deeper questions about ethnographyâs relationship to power, this book presents a compelling introduction for those new to ethnography and rich theoretical insights for more seasoned ethnographic practitioners from across the social sciences. Just as ethnography as a research methTrade ReviewHONORABLE MENTION: 2019 CHARLES TAYLOR BOOK AWARDExcerpt from the Award'In this dramatic reimagining of discussion of ethnographic methods as a conversation between a cast of ethnographers brought together for an ethnographic trial, Among Wolves transcends the limitations of writing a methods book in both content and form. The device of a play enables Pachirat to present lively, rich and multifaceted discussion of issues of positionality, reflexivity, ethics and many other challenges facing researchers using ethnographic methods. The format is exceptionally engaging, with the fact that the questions raised are rightly left unresolved encouraging the reader to reflect critically on their own approaches and role in research. Pachirat has succeeded in showing not only how ethnography can be practised, but also in making a compelling case for why it cannot be separated from considerations of power. Among Wolves is an extremely welcome and refreshing addition to discussions of interpretive methods that adroitly illustrates Charles Taylor’s argument that "interpretation is essential to explanation" and which offers much to both students and practitioners of ethnographic methods alike.' ‘When is the last time you encountered a new scholastic format? Among Wolves does something radical. It will surely provoke, likely enrage, but most of all force readers to think anew. For those looking to move beyond staid ways of knowing and writing: this is the book for you.'Shamus Khan, Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology, Columbia University'This play is an extraordinary piece of scholarship. It really made me think-- about ethnography, about academia and about the many faces of knowledge. It should be required reading for anyone interested in understanding ethnography and for all those who seek to understand social science as a body of practices that collectively illuminate and improve the human condition.'Katherine Cramer, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison‘Staged as a play in seven acts, Among the Wolves is an inventive, lively, uncommonly rich extended seminar on the joys and challenges of ethnography. In a series of imagined, ingeniously crafted conversations among prominent ethnographers, Pachirat explores the tensions between emic and etic forms of knowledge; current anxieties about the reliability of ethnographic evidence; the importance of reflexivity and the attunement to scholarly "positionality"; the varied and vulnerable-making power relations suffusing interpretive encounters; the pleasures of serendipity; the need to embrace indeterminacy, ambiguity, and surprise; the intellectual value of both theory and empiricism; ethnography’s complicity in colonial and imperial enterprises; and the ongoing obligations of researchers to their interlocutors in the field. Parodying the conventions of positivist social science with dramatic personae such as Dr. Popper Will Falsify, Pachirat exposes the wrongheadedness of the view that ethnographers should or could be invisible in the field. Rather than gatherers of raw data or chroniclers of unmediated source materials, scholars, Pachirat advises, must understand the complexity of the human condition—the affectively complex, socially constituted, meaningful, often conflictual worlds within which we participate and observe—acting, adapting, and making sense with others.’Lisa Wedeen, Mary R. Morton Professor of Political Science, The University of Chicago'In his theatrical review of the problems and pleasures of ethnographic research today, Pachirat effectively conveys the articulated hopes, ideals, and suspicions of ten diverse characters who are noted for producing superlative ethnographic work over the past quarter century. His interlocutors come across as uncannily close to the voices registered in their respective texts. They encompass the practice of ethnography in anthropology, sociology, and political science (but significantly, not in design, technology, or art collaborations). The figure of the wolf, the invisibility potion, and the trial of Alice Goffman are experimental moves of dramaturgy that do not overwhelm Pachirat's sheer skill in bringing the reader, especially ethnography's apprentices, into reasoned, civil dialogues among ten diverse and celebrated writers.'George Marcus, Chancellor’s Professor, University of California, Irvine 'Among Wolves is a spirited, offbeat guide to the differing styles and informing disciplines in ‘the cultural representation trade.’ Provocative and consistently probing, it is a quirky performance-art method and theory rumination exploring the treacherous ethics of ethnography in the field and at the writing desk. A compelling read for ethnographers of all seasons and stripes.'John Van Maanen, Erwin H. Schell Professor of Management and Professor of Organization Studies at MIT and author of Tales of the Field‘Among Wolves is both masterclass and manifesto for how ethnography generates insights into the operation of power as well as providing a thoughtful exploration of the politics of ethnographic methods. Pachirat is to be congratulated on creating a vivid, evocative and accessible text that will compel readers to laugh, sigh, frown and – most frequently – pause to reflect and think. The book’s multidisciplinary cast of ethnographers adroitly guide the reader through debates, dilemmas and decisions, and there is a reference, comment or idea to bookmark and explore further on almost every page. This deceptively slim and readable book insistently demands that we engage actively with the praxis of ethnography and will richly reward repeated readings and discussions whether in the classroom, the field, or wherever else we find ourselves contemplating how to understand people’s experiences of the socio-political world.’Cai Wilkinson, Associate Head of School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deakin University'With its bold format, Timothy Pachirat’s Among Wolves is an intellectual and pedagogical delight. Inserting readers into lively intellectual debates that defy easy answers, it challenges us all to improve our self-knowledge as we embark on ethnographic journeys. Embracing complexity, nuance, immersion, and personal engagement—all the hallmarks of top ethnographic work—Pachirat packs dozens of insights into every page. Students and practitioners of ethnography, not to mention non-ethnographers curious about the craft, will love this book.'Edward Schatz, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department, University of Toronto (Mississauga) and editor of Political Ethnography: What Immersion Contributes to the Study of Power'Such a refreshing contrast to standard texts on ethnography. This book is a joy to read. The unique writing style draws one in surprisingly quickly and makes the book hard to lay aside. In re-creating a conversation between a handful of particularly accomplished contemporary ethnographers, Pachirat has provided us with a highly original, user-friendly, exploration of the (oftentimes painfully personal) challenges of "doing" fieldwork.'Mark de Rond, Professor of Organisational Ethnography, University of Cambridge‘While methods books may be a necessary tool, especially for students, they are often boring. Timothy Pachirat’s volume revolutionizes the genre, and the result is absolutely refreshing and convincing. Imagine a play where all the major methodological and theoretical issues raised by ethnography are discussed by a prosecutor arriving on a Harley Davidson to meet with a group of well-known ethnographers in the presence of a Wolfdog! This book will be on the list of required readings for my graduate seminar on ethnographic methods.’Martina Avanza, Université de Lausanne and co-director of EthnoPol 'In Among Wolves Timothy Pachirat sketches some of the practical intricacies of doing ethnography and touches upon the philosophical challenges and theoretical underpinnings of thinking ethnographically. Written as a play, the book offers an unusually dramatic account of ethnography’s pros and cons. While its dialogical style allows for debate by bringing together different, sometimes competing views, the creative structure of the book takes off some of the heat that such debates tend to generate. This allows the reader to approach some of ethnography’s highflying and down-to-earth questions in a light and lucid style. A fantabulous book for both experienced and less-experienced ethnographers.'Sierk Ybema, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam & Anglia Ruskin University‘Among Wolves is excellent, both as an academic book on social science methodology and a self–contained work of (academic) literature. Just to add a few more honest words of appreciation to the praise on the book’s cover: Among Wolves is a book that I wish I had read much earlier in my time as a doctoral student, and in my life as a human. In this sense, it is a book for anyone who has ever felt that life, at least from time to time, takes place ‘among wolves’. The only word of caution that I must include is one already noted in its blurb: Among Wolves is ‘deceptively slim’ – so do not underestimate the weight it carries in relation to the small space it will occupy on your book shelf.’Kristin Eggeling, LSE Review of Books'Valuable books are those that provoke questions more than provide answers. In this regard, Among Wolves will enter the shelf of poison ivied books that discomfort us to our benefit.'Gary Alan Fine, Contemporary Sociology'While this is an academic book that can also double as a reference book, it is a breath of fresh air in academic publishing. A welcome addition to the normally dry nature of academic scholarship. The book is an exemplar [of] academic writing using alternate genres of representation and challenging the notion of what academic scholarship needs to look like. Not only is the play a proper academic book, it is also a good play in its own right.'Ajit P Bhattarai, Qualitative ResearchTable of ContentsSeries Editors’ Introduction. Preface. Dramatis Personae. 1. Act One: Wolfdog 2. Act Two: Fieldwork Invisibility Potion 3. Act Three: Science Fantastic 4. Act Four: Ethnography and Power 5. Act Five: A Natural History of Fieldwork 6. Act Six: The Trial 7. Act Seven: Among Wolves References
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Taylor & Francis Surveys In Social Research Social Research Today
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Taylor & Francis Philosophical Methodology The Armchair or the Laboratory
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Taylor & Francis Research Methods in Health Communication
Book SynopsisThis volume provides an essential roster of primary research methods as they apply to health communication inquiry. Editor Bryan B. Whaley brings together key health communication researchers to write about their primary methodological areas. Their chapters offer guidance and insights for a variety of approaches to answering research questions. The methods included here cover: Exploration and Description: interview/focus groups, case study, ethnography, and surveys; Examining Messages and Interpersonal Exchanges: narrative analysis, conversational analysis, analyzing physician-patient interactions, social network analysis, and content analysis; Causal Explication: experimental research, meta-analysis, and meta-synthesis; and Cultural, Population, and Critical Concerns: rhetorical methods and criticism, and methodological issues when investigating stigmatized populations, and groups with Table of ContentsMETHOD MATTERS EXPLORATON AND DESCRIPTION Interview/Focus Group Case Study Ethnography Surveys EXAMINING MESSAGES AND INTERPERSONAL EXCHANGES Narrative Analysis Conversation Analysis Analyzing Physician-Patient Interactions Social Network Analysis Content Analysis CAUSAL EXPLICATION Experimental Meta-Analysis Meta-Synthesis CULTURAL, POPULATION, AND CRITICAL CONCERNS Rhetorical Methods and Criticism Methodological Issues: Stigmatized Populations Methodological Issues: Health Disparities METHOD REFLECTIONS
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Taylor & Francis Models in Statistical Social Research Social Research Today
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