{"product_id":"social-research-9780745671857","title":"Social Research","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique book explains the central role that research paradigms play in the design and conduct of social research. The authors argue that social research should not just describe or confirm a social problem but should seek to find an explanation for it ? and to do so requires research with ?eyes philosophically wide open?.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Important philosophical and practice elements of three widely recognized paradigms ? Neo-Positive, Interpretive and Critical Realist ? are carefully elaborated and their use in action illustrated with detailed examples. The authors show that the philosophical assumptions of a chosen paradigm must match those embedded in a characterization of a research problem and its context. This paradigm orientation is shown to be fundamental to appropriately framing a problem, formulating research questions, deciding on a logic of inquiry and selecting and using methods to investigate it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Ultimately, an appropriate paradigm orientation to social re\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Norman Blaikie and Jan Priest have written a first-rate book on methodology and, as with Blaikie�s previous work, it is comprehensive, clear and erudite. It will appeal both to students who want to make sense of social research paradigms and the seasoned methodologist who will find much to inspire and consider.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Malcolm Williams, Cardiff University \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"Thoughtful, creative and groundbreaking, Blaikie and Priest have written a text that fills a core gap in many discussions of research. This is the importance of building in, from the outset, the role of explanation as much as description of social processes. A hugely informative read for those new to social research as well as seasoned professionals like myself!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Christina Hughes, University of Warwick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1 Fundamental Choices in Social Research\u003cbr\u003e2 Road Maps for Research\u003cbr\u003e3 Principles of Neo-positive Research\u003cbr\u003e4 Two Illustrations of the Neo-positive Research Paradigm in Action\u003cbr\u003e5 Principles of Interpretive Research\u003cbr\u003e6 Two Illustrations of the Interpretive Research Paradigm in Action\u003cbr\u003e7 Principles of Critical Realist Research\u003cbr\u003e8 Two Illustrations of the Critical Realist Research Paradigm in Action\u003cbr\u003e9 Multiple Paradigm Research\u003cbr\u003e10 And Another Thing É\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Review Questions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404422619479,"sku":"9780745671857","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780745671857.jpg?v=1730486415","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/social-research-9780745671857","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}