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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Methodology
Kerry E Howell
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Description for An Introduction to the Philosophy of Methodology
Paperback. Provides students with a concise introduction to the philosophy of methodology. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 422.
This book provides students with a concise introduction to the philosophy of methodology. The book stands apart from existing methodology texts by clarifying in a student-friendly and engaging way distinctions between philosophical positions, paradigms of inquiry, methodology and methods. Building an understanding of the relationships and distinctions between philosophical positions and paradigms is an essential part of the research process and integral to deploying the methodology and methods best suited for a research project, thesis or dissertation.
This book provides students with a concise introduction to the philosophy of methodology. The book stands apart from existing methodology texts by clarifying in a student-friendly and engaging way distinctions between philosophical positions, paradigms of inquiry, methodology and methods. Building an understanding of the relationships and distinctions between philosophical positions and paradigms is an essential part of the research process and integral to deploying the methodology and methods best suited for a research project, thesis or dissertation.
Aided throughout by definition boxes, examples and exercises for students, the book covers topics such as:
- Positivism and Post-positivism
- Phenomenology
- Critical ... Read more
- Constructivism and Participatory Paradigms
- Post-Modernism and Post-Structuralism
- Ethnography
- Grounded Theory
- Hermeneutics
- Foucault and Discourse
This text is aimed at final-year undergraduates and post-graduate research students. For more experienced researchers developing mixed methodological approaches, it can provide a greater understanding of underlying issues relating to unfamiliar techniques.
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
453g
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781446202999
SKU
V9781446202999
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