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The Foundations of Social Research, Meaning and perspective in the Research Process
ASSIGNMENT:
This assignment is to read and come up with Three things that influence me as a researcher and held significance to me in relation to each of those chapters (Half a page for each chapter).
Chapters:
2 , 3, 4, 5 , 6 , and 7.
Book Details:
Crotty, M., 1998
The Foundations of Social Research, Meaning and perspective in the Research Process
Foundations of Social Research
- Meaning and perspective in the research process
- By: Michael Crotty
- Edition1st Edition
- First Published1998
- eBook Published20 August 2020
- Pub. Location London
- Pages: 256
- eBook ISBN9781003115700
- Subjects: Research Methods
ABSTRACT
Choosing a research method can be bewildering. How can you be sure which methodology is appropriate, or whether your chosen combination of methods is consistent with the theoretical perspective you want to take?
The Foundations of Social Research links methodology and theory with great clarity and precision, showing students and researchers how to navigate the maze of conflicting terminology. The major epistemological stances and theoretical perspectives that colour and shape current social research are detailed: positivism, constructionism, interpretivism, critical inquiry, feminism and postmodernism. Crotty reveals the philosophical origins of these schools of inquiry and shows how various disciplines contribute to the practice of social research as it is known today.
The Foundations of Social Research is essential reading for new and experienced researchers, students and professionals, in the social and health sciences.
‘ .a wonderful piece of writing, expounding the philosophical and theoretical considerations of the research process for social researchers in a clear, fair minded and friendly way.’
Clive Seale, Department of Sociology, Goldsmiths College, University of London