Broad in its coverage and examining the wide range of uses of visual images, this second edition helps the reader overcome some of the practical challenges they face when conducting visually orientated research.

With guidance especially pertinent to those specifically doing interviews with children as part of their research - including coverage of ethics, using participatory methods in formal settings, and choosing an interview style - this book provides both the theory and practical advice to ensure success

Written by award-winning scholar Jonathan H Turner, this 936 page resource is a comprehensive, in-depth and detailed review of both classical and present-day theory in sociology.

This essential introduction to the practice and principles of CAQDAS helps readers to choose the most appropriate package for their needs and get the most out of the software once they are using it.

A clear, bold book which provides a contemporary account of why medicine and health matter in our modern society. Written by an expert in both sociology and medicine, it critically explores key areas of debate and policy whilst explaining the practical realities of medicine today.

An accessible and engaging introduction to sociology to help you understand and make our complex social worlds better.

Evaluation in Today's World: Respecting Diversity, Improving Quality, and Promoting Usability covers theoretical and practical issues related to evaluation of programs with an emphasis on viewing evaluation topics through a social justice, diversity, and inclusive perspective.

Introduction to Cognitive Ethnography and Systematic Field Work by G. Mark Schoepfle guides readers on the fundamentals of cognitive ethnography. The focus of this qualitative technique is collecting data from interviews. This brief text covers using this method from starting a research project to writing a report.

Written by the leading name in the field, this is an engaging introduction to the main concepts in both quantitative and qualitative research methods in sport, exercise, kinesiology and health. Conversational in tone yet thoroughly comprehensive.