This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting book presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay prejudice, and education, and the legalization of marijuana make this Fifth Edition thoroughly fascinating as it introduces you to the 'how-tos' and 'whys' of social research methods. The book's new qualitative coverage combined with its already strong quantitative material makes this new edition Babbie's best yet. Babbie, long respected in the field and renowned for his engaging and friendly writing style, gives you the tools you need for understanding social research methods and for applying these concepts both inside and outside the classroom as a researcher and as a consumer of research. With increased emphasis on qualitative research and practical applications, this Fifth Edition is authoritative yet student-friendly...and engaging enough to help you connect the dots between the world of social research and the real world.
- ISBN10 084003220X
- ISBN13 9780840032201
- Publish Date 1 February 2010
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 24 September 2014
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Broadman & Holman Publishers
- Edition International ed of 5th revised ed
- Format Paperback
- Pages 560
- Language English