An Introduction to the Philosophy of Methodology by Kerry E. Howell (English) Pa

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Provides students with a concise introduction to the philosophy of methodology.

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This book provides students with a concise introduction to the philosophy of methodology. The book stands apart from existing methodology texts by clarifying in a student-friendly and engaging way distinctions between philosophical positions, paradigms of inquiry, methodology and methods. Building an understanding of the relationships and distinctions between philosophical positions and paradigms is an essential part of the research process and integral to deploying the methodology and methods best suited for a research project, thesis or dissertation.Aided throughout by definition boxes, examples and exercises for students, the book covers topics such as:- Positivism and Post-positivism- Phenomenology- Critical Theory- Constructivism and Participatory Paradigms- Post-Modernism and Post-Structuralism- Ethnography- Grounded Theory- Hermeneutics- Foucault and DiscourseThis text is aimed at final-year undergraduates and post-graduate research students. For more experienced researchers developing mixed methodological approaches, it can provide a greater understanding of underlying issues relating to unfamiliar techniques.

Table of Contents

Problems Identified: Truth Knowledge and the Role of TheoryExplaining TheoryPositivism and Post-PositivismPhenomenologyCritical TheoryConstructivism and Participatory Paradigms: Introducing Action ResearchPostmodernism and Post-StructuralismEthnographyGrounded TheoryHermeneuticsFoucaultValidity, Reliability and GeneralizationMethodsConclusions

Details ISBN1446202992 Author Kerry E. Howell Pages 248 Year 2012 ISBN-10 1446202992 ISBN-13 9781446202999 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 101 Media Book Short Title INTRO TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF MET Language English Illustrations Yes Publication Date 2012-11-13 UK Release Date 2012-11-13 NZ Release Date 2012-11-13 Edited by James J. Fawcett Birth 1974 Affiliation Former Professor of International Commerical Law, University of Nottingham Position Former Professor of International Commerical Law Qualifications Ph.D. Alternative 9781446202982 Audience Undergraduate Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2012-11-12 We've got this

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