1st Edition
Foundations of Social Research Meaning and perspective in the research process
By Michael Crotty
Copyright 1998
256 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
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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.... Read more
Preface
1 Introduction: the research process
2 Positivism: the march of science
3 Constructionism: the making of meaning
4 Interpretivism: for and against culture
5 Interpretivism: the way of hermeneutics
6 Critical inquiry: the Marxist heritage
7 Critical inquiry: contemporary critics and contemporary critique
8 Feminism: re-visioning the man-made world
9 Postmodernism: crisis of confidence or moment of truth?
10 Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
1 Introduction: the research process
2 Positivism: the march of science
3 Constructionism: the making of meaning
4 Interpretivism: for and against culture
5 Interpretivism: the way of hermeneutics
6 Critical inquiry: the Marxist heritage
7 Critical inquiry: contemporary critics and contemporary critique
8 Feminism: re-visioning the man-made world
9 Postmodernism: crisis of confidence or moment of truth?
10 Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Michael Crotty was lecturer in education and research studies in the Department of Public Health at The Flinders University of South Australia.
