Revised and updated edition of this student introduction to the sociology of work and occupations. Adopted in business and management departments as well as sociology.

This book provides a basis for class discussion about the responsible conduct of social science research.

Hailed by "The New York Times" as "a book that must be read to understand the first thing about the role of oil in modern history," Yergin's bestselling Pulitzer Prize-winner was made into an exciting eight-part miniseries that aired on PBS. 32 pages of photos.

Doing the job of a Microsoft Office manual, a graphic design text, and a data visualization book in one, this book covers the full range of tasks, from procuring data to presenting a report and provides step-by-step instructions for creating visual data displays

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose®: A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences provides both new and experienced researchers with a guided introduction to dealing with the methodological complexity of mixed methods and qualitative inquiry using Dedoose® software.

This book provides guidance on how to set up mentorship programmes in your institutions, and the skills of an effective mentor.

Helping the reader get to grips with theory and apply it to qualitative analysis, the authors introduce eight analytical approaches that are key to social science research.

Packed with checklists, this is the foolproof solution to getting interview data quickly and effectively.

After interviews, the most common data collection instrument undergraduates turn to is a short survey. This requires them to write a questionnaire. Sounds easy - it's not! This LQF shows them how to do it right.

This practical guide offers an approachable introduction to doing hermeneutic phenomenological research across the health and social sciences.