Description:
Fully revised and updated, Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process 5th edition bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research and clearly illuminates these essential components for understanding the dynamics of social relations. The book is divided into three parts. Part One examines the issues and perspectives in social research, Part Two discusses the methods and Part Three is devoted to reflections on the process of research. Updates to this edition include:* Two new chapters on working across boundaries and digital research, reflecting critical developments that are shaping the landscape of social research* Broadening consideration of issues including intersectionality and de-colonial research methods, along with the relationship between knowledge, power, and action* Revised 'Discuss, Discover, Do' sections with expanded suggestions for follow-on activities* Carefully integrated reflections and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic throughout to draw attention to critical issues
