Introduction --;What is science? --;Philosophy, social science and method --;Knowing the social world --;Objectivity and values in social research --;Philosophical issues in the process of social research --;Poststructuralism, postmodernism and social research --;Conclusion.
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An introduction to the philosophy of social research which relates philosophical ideas to actual research practice. The book makes effective use of illustrations from the UK, US and Europe to examine specific problems and broader issues.