{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-social-researcher-key-sociological-studies-9780008554682","title":"How to Be a Social Researcher: Key Sociological Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003e Learn how to be a rigorous social researcher with this incisive and engaging book for students studying A level Sociology or starting sociology at university. Examine each major sociological method where research into crime, family life and education is explored in depth, and illustrated using classic and contemporary sociological studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy to weave into current courses to make the study of Sociology more relevant, cutting edge and inclusive \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explore the array of research methods sociologists use to understand how society shapes personal troubles, truths and triumphs. Discover how sociological research studies (classic and contemporary) showcase the application of these methods, and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods. Packed with case studies and opportunities to reflect and challenge readers, How to be a Social Researcher will appeal to anyone with an interest in sociology as well as supporting those studying it at school, college, or university. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The perfect companion to \u003ci\u003eHow to be a Sociologist \u003c\/i\u003e and other Sociology A level texts, this book supports and celebrates the enduring value and importance of social research methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: What is social research? \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: How to be a social researcher \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Doing your own social research \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Official statistics \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Social surveys \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Interviews \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Observations \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Documentary methods \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Experiments \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Mixed methods: society as a kaleidoscope \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Shaking up methods: new sociological mixologies \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: A final turn of the kaleidoscope: the enduring importance of social research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Collins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008554682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200","brand":"Sarah Cant, Jennifer Hardes Dvorak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44241013604533,"sku":"9780008554682","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_90587870-d6d2-4fd7-8fd6-c058a8cd7cc5.jpg?v=1717470491","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/how-to-be-a-social-researcher-key-sociological-studies-9780008554682","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}