Metrics evoke a mixed reaction from the research community. Metrics hold real power: they are constitutive of values, identities and livelihoods. Using extensive evidence-gathering, analysis and consultation, the authors take a thorough look at potential uses and limitations of research metrics and indicators.

Het speelveld, de spelregels en de spelers? is de zesde editie van dit handboek, dat al 22 jaar de centrale concepten en leerstukken uit de sociologie, met toepassingen op de samenleving en haar componenten, toelicht in een toegankelijke taal en vorm. Het boek plaatst de grote maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen in hun context en stelt de lezer in staat om de drijvende krachten in de samenleving beter te begrijpen. Tegelijk helpt het de lezer om inzicht te krijgen in de eigen positie in de samenl...

This book provides practical step-by-step guidance for doing grounded theory (GT) using the classic approach articulated by Barney Glaser.

With a particular focus on the complexities of cross-national, comparative survey research, explored by a team of international experts at local and national levels, this exciting new handbook provides readers with a cutting-edge resource.

John MacInnes takes the fear out of statistics for students, and helps to raise the standards of their quantitative methods skills, by clearly and accessibly introducing all that's needed to know about using secondary data and working with IBM SPSS Statistics.

A cutting edge exploration of this vital sociological sub-discipline. 40 original chapters offering a much needed international approach to cultural sociology.

Ideal for those new to teaching Research Methods, as well as more experienced instructors looking for new ways to engage their students, this applied resource places 100 activities - each accompanied by tutor notes and students handouts (also downloadable) - right at the instructor's fingertips.

A clear, contemporary, and student-friendly exploration of age and ageing as it relates to culture and society.

This book reflects recent attention in both the press and peer-reviewed research on learning through online engagement, whether formally through online classes and MOOCs or informally within game environments and popular culture discussion boards.

An all-new anthology showcasing readings that reflect the diversity and complexity of racial dynamics in the contemporary United States.