This step-by-step introduction to conducting media and communication research offers practical insights along with the author's signature light-hearted style to make discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods easy to comprehend.

Originally released in 1916, “The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators” provides an intricate depiction of renowned Dutch explorers, many of whom knowingly sacrificed their lives in pursuit of discovery. Some perished by drowning or dehydration, while others succumbed to freezing temperatures or scorching heat. Cannibalistic tribes of the Pacific Islands even speared a few, using their remains as a meal. For anyone fascinated by navigation and its past, this volume is a must-read and would...

Clear, comprehensive, and trusted, Bryman's Social Research Methods has supported over a quarter of a million students through their research methods course and research project. Spanning theory and practice and covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, this bestselling text offers unrivalled coverage of the whole research process. The authors have worked closely with lecturers and students in thoroughly updating the sixth edition to reflect the current social science landscape, ...

This text brings together in one volume the range of methods available for undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis in organizations.

Addressing a key area for researchers and academics, this practical text provides readers with all they need to know about the process of applying for research funding.

A concise, practical introduction to planning and organizing successful focus groups, exploring the advantages and limitations of this method.

Material Methods brings introduces students and researchers to the wide range of cross-disciplinary methods which help us to approach and interpret material culture and materials.

Bringing together leading theorists, researchers and policy makers with expertise in using realist methods, this book is a definitive guide to putting realist methodologies into practice.