{"product_id":"introducing-social-research-methods-essentialsfor-getting-the-edge-paperback","title":"Introducing Social Research Methods - Essentialsfor Getting the Edge - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanet M. Ruane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroducing Social Research Methods: Essentials for Getting the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e is a concise and student-friendly introduction to research methods that uses examples from around the world to illustrate the centrality of social science research in our everyday lives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains complex, multi-faceted concepts and methodologies in straightforward prose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned for students who are new to or skeptical of social science research methods as useful tools for approaching real-world challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersuasively argues that social scientific proficiency unlocks an array of personal and professional opportunities beyond the realms of academia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA supplementary website features a glossary, test bank, Power Point presentations, a comprehensive list of web resources, a guide to relevant TED lectures and much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroducing Social Research Methods: Essentials for Getting the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e offers a concise, student-friendly introduction to research methods that represents a refreshing alternative to the dense tomes too focused on the minutiae of methodologies to appeal to novices or outsiders. Janet Ruane, a respected author with more than 25 years of experience teaching social science research methods, provides detailed explanations of methodologically complex concepts written in straightforward and engaging prose. Each chapter features specific everyday examples from around the world that demonstrate the relevance and informative potential of social science methods. The text includes a range of pedagogic features, from lists of key points to boxes highlighting the relevance of social science research in interpreting current events, while the companion website offers further tools for instructors and students, including a glossary of key terms, a test bank, Power Point presentations, a comprehensive list of web resources, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e Specifically designed for students who are new to or skeptical of social science, \u003ci\u003eIntroducing Social Research Methods: Essentials for Getting the Edge \u003c\/i\u003epersuasively argues for the real-world value of understanding social research methods and the benefits of the broader perspective gained from understanding this fundamental field.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanet M. Ruane\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of sociology at Montclair State University. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eSecond Thoughts: Sociology Challenges Conventional Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e (with Karen Cerulo, 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition, 2014) and has published articles in an array of prestigious, peer-reviewed journals, including \u003ci\u003eSocial Psychology Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSociological Forum\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSociological Inquiry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLaw and Policy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCommunication Research\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSociological Focus\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eScience as Culture\u003c\/i\u003e. With over 25 years of experience teaching research methods to undergraduates, Professor Ruane is an ardent supporter of education as a tool of empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.6 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47385113329913,"sku":"9781118874240","price":95.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ZmQwaHNhQ0M4OXljU21qZHlmMS9tQT09.webp?v=1770172065","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/introducing-social-research-methods-essentialsfor-getting-the-edge-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}