In the fourth edition of his best-selling textbook, David Silverman provides a step-by-step guide to planning and conducting qualitative research. Using real examples from real postgraduate students,
Guiding students through the task of doing computer-assisted analysis using NVivo, this fully-updated second edition helps readers with every step of the process using clear directions and plenty of s
Measuring Voting Behaviour in India captures the dynamics of multiple methodologies used for measuring voting behavior in India in the past and present.The authors elaborate on various methods that ar
Like others in the Sage Benchmarks in Social Research Methods series (published since 2001; now with over 60 four-volume sets in print), this four-volume reference presents key historical and contempo
Now in its Third Edition, this bestselling reference text has established itself as the authoritative source covering the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice. Edite
Now in its Third Edition, this bestselling reference text has established itself as the authoritative source covering the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice. Edite
Sociologists in Action will provide vivid examples of how sociologists are using sociological tools to make a positive impact on our society. In each chapter, four or five public sociologists will des
Gottlieb (education research, U. of Wisconsin, Madison) and Ernst-Slavit (education, Washington State U.) demonstrate methods teachers can implement when teaching academic language related to math in
Research design is of critical importance in social research, despite its relative neglect in many methods resources. Early consideration of design in relation to research questions leads to the elimi
Research design is of critical importance in social research, despite its relative neglect in many methods resources. Early consideration of design in relation to research questions leads to the elimi
Using a life course approach, the main chapters in this truly original and enlightening text focus on health and well-being during each of our life stages. A wide range of contemporary literature from
Using a life course approach, the main chapters in this truly original and enlightening text focus on health and well-being during each of our life stages. A wide range of contemporary literature from
Teaching Young Adult Literature is a middle and secondary school methods text designed to introduce pre-service teachers in teacher credential programs and in-service teachers pursuing a Masters degre
Using the frames of diaspora theory, post-colonial discourse theory and the recent Atlantic turn in studies of resistance, this book brings into relief Gandhi's experience as a traveler moving from a
Successful Research Projects: A Step-by-Step Guide is a concise and accessible book that guides students through each component of the research process. Using a step-by-step applied learning approach,
This seventh book in the Prevention Practice Kit illustrates how carefully constructed programs are involved with reaching prevention goals. Using examples and drawing from a clearly presented framewo
An ideal resource for primary teachers, this practical resource helps children understand anger and identify links with other emotions with an interactive program using 26 elements. They will learn sk
Zimmerman and Winek (Appalachian State U.) offer a collection of 30 structured activities for therapists, utilizing a range of methods, from drawing, writing, and acting to game-playing, problem-solvi
Antonius (sociology, U. of Quebec-Montreal) presents a textbook for an introductory course in quantitative research methods for the social sciences that integrates statistics, research methodology, an
Campos (education, U. of the Incarnate Word) helps teachers and administrators improve the educational opportunities and outcomes for Latino boys using an asset-based approach, rather than seeing them
In the Third Edition of Ken Allan's highly-praised Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory book, sociological theories and theorists are explored using a straightforward approach and conversationa
An ideal resource for primary teachers, this practical resource helps children understand anger and identify links with other emotions with an interactive program using 26 elements. They will learn sk
Offering a concrete framework and practical methods for working from an existential perspective, the bestselling Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy in Practice is now in its Third Edition. Cent
Provides instruction and advice for teachers on using technological advancements in the classroom, including wikis, social networking apps, and podcasts, and explains how to use each tool to help enga
This book is the third of three paperback volumes taken from The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research, Fourth Edition. It introduces the researcher to basic methods of gathering, analyzing and interp
This book is the second of three paperback volumes taken from The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research, Fourth Edition. This volume isolates the major strategies—historically, the research methods—th
Trauma is defined as a sudden, potentially deadly experience, often leaving lasting, troubling memories. Traumatology (the study of trauma, its effects, and methods to modify effects) is exploding in
Lambert, an education professor who develops and teaches the research methods module for initial teaching training at the U. of Wolverhampton, UK, outlines the process of doing a research project for
Coaching is often discussed as if it is a new 'profession' without adequate attention to how it has evolved, what underpins its practice or its training methods. Situating coaching in a wider social a
Coaching is often discussed as if it is a new 'profession' without adequate attention to how it has evolved, what underpins its practice or its training methods. Situating coaching in a wider social a
This reference for students, practitioners, researchers, educators, and policy makers surveys theory, methods, ideological perspectives, and primary debates in social work. US, UK, and Canadian contri
Everyday life is defined and characterized by the rise, transformation and fall of social practices. Using terminology that is both accessible and sophisticated, this book guides the reader through a
McCormick, a psychotherapist, teacher, trainer, and writer in the UK, outlines methods people can use to identify what to change about their lives, such as attitudes, responses, and behavior, and ways
Do some of your pupils suffer from low or fragile self-esteem? Perhaps you want to help, but don’t know how? If so, Self-esteem is for you. Using insights from theory, research and classroom practice,
This book walks students through the selection and application of research methods within tourism. The authors introduce the relevant language and theory of key methodologies and then develop them usi
This book encourages students to critically engage with the reasons for doing fieldwork and what they can get out, explains methods and contexts, and links the fieldwork with wider academic topics. It
This book encourages students to critically engage with the reasons for doing fieldwork and what they can get out, explains methods and contexts, and links the fieldwork with wider academic topics. It
Alkin (social research methods, U. of California, Los Angeles) brings together 30 chapters written by a group of specialists in statistics, research and evaluation, sociology, education, psychology, a
This comprehensive text brings together in one volume the range of methods available for undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis. Qualitative Organizational Research contains 27 chapters
Aimed at media and cultural studies students and scholars, this volume explains the use of multimodal critical discourse analysis, which includes methods for analyzing visual communication, to reveal
