商品簡介
Three specialists in social science methodology (Syracuse U. and U. of Texas-Austin) discuss how new theories originate and how they are elaborated, from their most basic conceptual building blocks through multivariable theoretical statements, models, the role of creativity in theory building, and how they are used and evaluated. Suitable for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in communication theory and theory and research methodology across the social sciences. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
