A timely and multidisciplinary addition to the Theory, Culture & Society book series (given the recent turn to affect in the social sciences) from one of the leading figures in body studies today.

A hands-on, start-to-finish guide to qualitative research, showcasing the complexities and interrelationships of different methods and strategies, taking a flexible, cyclical view of research, rather than a linear one.

A cutting edge exploration of the relationship between the individual and society, bringing complex theory to life with real-world examples.

This book helps readers to make sure they are choosing the very best method for their research by explaining key decisions, suggesting strategies and outlining the positives and negatives of the main approaches, with the focus throughout being on providing guidance that can be directly applied to the reader's own research.

Talking readers through each step in the research process, and providing practical advice based on years of experience, this text presents the practical realities of doing fieldwork

This book is an invaluable guide to help researchers and graduate students understand ethical concerns within real-life research situations.

This book encourages students to adopt a particular mindset towards journal articles., a mindset that recognizes the many strengths of social research-especially its advantages over ordinary ways of knowing things.

With a strong focus on the interdisciplinary, this book gives practical advice for carrying out successful evaluations as well as covering the philosophical underpinnings of the associated theories - providing readers with the complete introduction to the area.

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.

Offers a unified framework to help students and researchers to analyze and understand any social science data that are organized in cross-classified formats.