Offers an introduction to the study of consumerism and consumption from a sociological perspective. The author examines what we buy, how and where we consume, the meanings attached to the things we purchase, and the social forces that enable and constrain consumer behavior.

Using real research on antisocial behaviours such as cyberbullying, prejudice and discrimination, this text helps readers across the social sciences to understand the underlying theory behind statistical methods.

Provides readers with effective methods for evaluating health programs and offers expert guidance for collaborating with stakeholders involved in the process.

Addressing the immensely important topic of research credibility, Raymond Hubbard's work proposes that we must treat such information with a healthy dose of scepticism.

Covering theoretical foundations and practical applications, this book introduces the reader to PCP in its entirety and will be instrumental in helping them to do unbiased, rich interpretative, constructivist research

Strategies of Qualitative Inquiry 4e isolates the major strategies-historically, the research methods-that researchers can use in conducting concrete qualitative studies.

Approaching the topic from the perspective of the social scientist interested in hypothesis-testing, this volume is an introduction to time-series methods and their application in social science research.

A friendly introduction to the basics of focus group methods with an international feel and an ethical sensibility.

In the first book in English to cover this important area, readers are introduced to the methodology, principles and practice of Problem-Centred Interviewing.

Putting an emphasis on using in-depth interviews in qualitative research, this book shows readers how to expand the scope of their research