Research Methods in Sociology and Social Policy
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Handbook of Spatial Analysis in the Social Sciences
Edited by Sergio J. Rey, Rachel S. Franklin
‘Rey and Franklin introduce this new Handbook with an allusion to a rapidly changing landscape. And perhaps because any landscape, but especially a swiftly evolving one needs solid landmarks, this collection is a welcome addition to the ... -
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Social Policy in Changing European Societies
Edited by Kenneth Nelson, Rense Nieuwenhuis, Mara A. Yerkes
‘The volume is a worthy celebration of ESPAnet’s 20th anniversary. The chapters examine two decades of research on the core elements of social policy — from healthcare to housing, from poverty to privatization, from social investment to ... -
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Handbook of Sociological Science
Edited by Klarita Gërxhani, Nan D. de Graaf, Werner Raub
‘This is an ambitious, comprehensive, and much-needed Handbook that aims to bring back rigor to the current practice of sociology. The emphasis is on rigor, not old battles of theory versus empiricism or quantitative versus qualitative r... -
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How to do Action Research for Transformations
Hilary Bradbury
‘Hilary Bradbury has made many important contributions to the field of action research over some decades. Yet, I found this book to be her most interesting piece of writing. It is experimental in form and successfully mixes stories of re... -
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Rethinking Social Capital
Carl L. Bankston III
‘Carl Bankston has produced an important book that, I predict, will be read with profit by social scientists for many years to come. His theoretical analysis of “social capital” is original, comprehensive, rigorous and provocative. His c...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Handbook on Participatory Action Research and Community Development
Edited by Randy Stoecker , Adrienne Falcón
‘The authors in this illuminating volume represent a diverse array of places, positions, and participatory initiatives. Their thoughtful analyses of their specific contexts and approaches to knowledge production and community change offe...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Welfare States in the 21st Century
Ian Greener
‘This text is essential reading for the study of comparative social policy. It explores and accounts for the five “New Giants” for 24 developed nations using the relatively novel approach of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). It is ...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Research Handbook on Work–Life Balance
Edited by Sonia Bertolini, Barbara Poggio
‘This wonderful Research Handbook introduces scholarly debates on work–life balance, provides new theoretical approaches and insights, proposes innovative qualitative and quantitative research methods, and uses longitudinal and cross-nat...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Handbook on Demographic Change and the Lifecourse
Edited by Jane Falkingham, Maria Evandrou, Athina Vlachantoni
This innovative Handbook offers a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of demographic change across the lifecourse. Chapters highlight major theoretical and methodological advances and present research that sheds light on ...eBook:Find out more$48.00
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Research Handbook on Analytical Sociology
Edited by Gianluca Manzo
‘This Research Handbook is an important update on the status of analytical sociology from a rich roster of authors. A riveting read for both novices and the initiated!’ – Delia Baldassarri, New York University, USeBook:Find out more$65.00
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How to Lead Academic Departments Successfully
Edited by Adam Lindgreen, Alan Irwin, Flemming Poulfelt, Thyra U. Thomsen
‘Few colleagues plan (and prepare) to be an academic leader at the start of their career. But, almost inevitably, many of us will be asked to take up a major leadership role at some point, and often unexpectedly. Managing professionals w...eBook:Find out more$40.00
