Buch, Englisch, 342 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 286 g
Buch, Englisch, 342 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 286 g
Reihe: Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory
ISBN: 978-1-138-99264-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The techniques of observation used by social scientists are dealt with in some detail and the unity of the social sciences is illustrated by examples of the universal application of these techniques. Documentary evidence in its various forms are described along with the basic analytical techniques, including quantitative methods and content analysis. Other methods of gathering information through polls, interviews, attitude scales and participant observation are all described.
Professor Duverger brings together the different kinds of analysis used to assess the information thus gathered. Arguing that observing and theorizing are not two different stages or levels of research, he examines the practical value and difficulties of general sociological theories, partial theories and models and working hypotheses. He both describes and assesses the limitations of experiment and the scope of comparative methods in the social sciences. He then gives elementary instructions for using and assessing the value of mathematical techniques. The possibilities of presenting social phenomena through graphs and charts are also explored. There are useful book lists and diagrams.
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction: The Social Sciences 1. The Idea of Social Science 2. The Various Social Sciences Part 1: The Techniques of Observation 1. Documentary Observation 1.1. Categories of Documents 1.2. Methods of Analysing Documents 1.3. Technique of Content Analysis 2. Direct Extensive Observation 2.1. Sampling 2.2. Questionnaire Methods 2.3. The Results of Investigations 3. Direct Intensive Observation 3.1. Interviews 3.2. Tests and the Measurement of Attitudes 3.3. Participant Observation Part 2: Systematic Analysis 1. Elements of Systematic Analysis 1.1. Conceptual Frameworks for Research 1.2. Research 1.3. The Comparative Method 2. Mathematical and Graph Techniques 2.1. Mathematical Techniques 2.2. Graphs