- Paperback: 624 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (18 Jan 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0631213058
- ISBN-13: 978-0631213055
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.2 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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"Second editions, like movie sequels, rarely surpass the originals. Real World Research is a stunning exception. Robson has brilliantly expanded and revised what was already the best book on how to actually do research in applied settings." Joseph A. Maxwell, George Mason University <!––end––>
"Even the most anxious and resistant novice will surely feel they have a new insight (and hopefully, confidence) into the various approaches to social research. Robson manages to combine cool objectivity with both enthusiasm and passion. One can see why the first edition was successful." Anthony Gale, University of Portsmouth
"This handbook will be very useful as an overview of various strategies, methods and research designs in social research, combining quantitative and qualitative research in a critical realist paradigm ... Robson′s great strengths are his writing style, overall breadth of coverage and organization—huge elements needed for any book to be judged a success. This is an expert who does not intimidate or pontificate to the reader." Maximilian C. Forte, Forum: Qualitative Sozialforschung, Volume 3, No. 4, November 2002
"Colin Robson′s excellent first edition of Real World Research....succeeded because it spoke to the reader with a clear and authoritative voice that was never afraid of highlighting the problems and difficulties with conducting research in dynamic social situations ... The new edition has greatly expanded the content of the early book, but has largely managed to hold onto the clear voice and a direct relevance for the anthropological field worker ... One of the qualities of the book I find very appealing is the strength of Robson′s voice thoroughout the text; the style is almost conversational talking rather than writing, and as a result is quite inspiring." Lindsey Poole, Performance and Innovation Unit, Cabinet Office, London, Anthropological Theory, 3 (3), 393–394.
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“This wonderfully comprehensive book tells you all you need to know about doing applied social research, whether you are a newcomer or an established researcher. It includes all the crucial bits that standard research methods textbooks leave out: what happens after all the data collection and analysis – and why do it at all? Colin Robson writes in a friendly and accessible style, very much in the real world, and the book is so well structured that it is easy to dip in and out, to take exactly what you want from it.” Professor Sonia Jackson, University of London
“This book is the best general resource that I know of for those wanting to conduct research in the “real world.” The writing is clear and accessible, the coverage is remarkable for its comprehensiveness, and the focus is admirably practical.” Professor Joseph Maxwell, George Mason University --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
“This book is the best general resource that I know of for those wanting to conduct research in the “real world.” The writing is clear and accessible, the coverage is remarkable for its comprehensiveness, and the focus is admirably practical.” Professor Joseph Maxwell, George Mason University --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The purpose of this book is to give assistance, ideas and confidence to those who, for good and honourable reasons, wish to carry out some kind of investigation involving people in 'real life' situations; to draw attention to some of the issues and complexities involved; and to generate a degree of informed enthusiasm for a particularly challenging and important area of work. Read the first page
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The purpose of this book is to give assistance, ideas and confidence to those who, for good and honourable reasons, wish to carry out some kind of investigation involving people in 'real life' situations; to draw attention to some of the issues and complexities involved; and to generate a degree of informed enthusiasm for a particularly challenging and important area of work. Read the first page
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Im currently in my third year of a degree in sociology and this book is the one that I couldnt do without. It is infinitely helpful and i would recommend it to anyone either studying or considering studying sociology or psychology.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Briefly... the book examines challenges and methods for studying in the real world (as opposed to an experimental setting) taking in such topics as qualitative approaches, mixed-methods, and action research.
What was so welcome about the book is that it reads like a conversation with someone who is in a place to advise you without lecturing - and is as surprisingly pleasant read. Very useful and very readable.
What was so welcome about the book is that it reads like a conversation with someone who is in a place to advise you without lecturing - and is as surprisingly pleasant read. Very useful and very readable.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This is an outstanding book and the new editition is simply excellent. The style is practical and accessible and is likely to be attractive to a wide range of researchers. This is a book that should be at the side of any student tackling serious research projects. A must for anyone studying researhc methods.
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It came to me that this book misses roughly twenty pages! I think there's a need for sounder quality checking.
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Real World Research: A Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner-researchers
Real World Research: A Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner-researchers
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A very comprehensive book
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Some sheets of the book are set without order
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best practical research book
Real World Research is a great manual for those who have some experience with planning or implementing social science research; the style of the book is clearly laid out so that it... Read more
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MSc Distinction thanks to this book!!
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