{"product_id":"9781412969390","title":"Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"First, I would adopt--not just consider--this book. The writing style is direct and easy to follow. The issues are treated in context, with good examples. The authors do a great job of presenting the material in a way that prevents students from asking \"how is this relevant to what I do?\" I do wish I had written this book myself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Ronald Perry, \u003ci\u003eArizona State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The text's strengths, bottom line, are that it's casual and accessible, yet thorough and accurate. It is very up-to-date using good examples from very contemporary social science research.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Mark Edwards, \u003ci\u003eOregon State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The strength of this text is in its brevity. In a one semester course, it is impossible to cover all the topics in a comprehensive text in any depth. I would rather my students learn the fundamentals of doing research -- a few topics in depth. They can then build on this knowledge, if they need to, in order to learn new types of analysis. I also like the types and varieties of exercises included in the text.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Ann Marie Kinnell, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Southern Mississippi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany students approach the subject of social science research methods with a sense of anxiety. It is a dreaded requirement or a means to an end. These students need a more comprehensible than comprehensive approach to research methods. They require a text that is fun to read as well as challenging; relevant to everyday experience as well as a necessary foundation for more advanced courses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eMaking Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation\u003c\/b\u003e presents an engaging, accessible, and accurate introduction to social research. AuthorsDaniel F. Chambliss and Russell K. Schutt present the logic and essential techniques of research methods with a light, readable writing style and without skimping on critical concepts or recent developments. More than a brief derivative of Schutt's widely successful \u003cb\u003eInvestigating the Social World\u003c\/b\u003e, this compelling volume focuses on validity as a unifying concept and supplies an integrated treatment of research ethics and research practices with innovative examples and exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for maximum impact and minimal frustration, this reader-friendly text includes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantive examples drawn from everyday experience and current social issues \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough treatment of qualitative methods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulating, straightforward exercises and engaging prose retain student interest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA CD-ROM with key concepts, qualitative analysis software, data for SPSS analysis, and links to related Web sites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion study site on the Web at pineforge.com\/mssw2 with interactive self-quizzes, electronic flash cards, Web-driven research activities and more to help students master the content while doing some Web-based research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Intended as a methods text for Sociology, Criminal Justice, Media Studies, Political Science, and Public Administration undergraduate students, \u003cb\u003eMaking Sense of the Social World\u003c\/b\u003e is indispensable reading for anyone who needs a functional understanding of research methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e   ","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061172945136,"sku":"9781412969390","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412969390_p0.jpg?v=1763726286","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412969390","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}