Practical Social Investigation provides, within a single text, an introduction to a wide range of both long-standing and newer social research methods. Its balanced and integrated coverage of qualitative and quantitative approaches demonstrates that they can be complementary. While research practice is emphasised, readers are encouraged to reflect on methodological issues as well as being provided with tools for their own research.This coherent, accessibly written book draws upon the authors' extensive experience of conducting research and teaching research methods. Numerous examples, based on real research studies, illustrate key issues in a way that acknowledges both the messiness and the creativity of social research.

About the Author
Richard Lampard, Christopher Pole

Reviews

"clearly written, accessible and comprehensive"

"It is a worthwhile addition to the literature and deserves to be widely used"

"a useful companion to an undergraduate course on research methods"

"will serve both undergraduates and postgraduates well as a reference work"

Chris Savory, Educational Research, Vol. 46, No. 2, Summer 2004

Book Information
ISBN 9780136168485
Author Richard Lampard
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Prentice-Hall
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 748g