Books in the Social Research Today series

While race and racism have become huge areas of study in the social sciences surprisingly little has been published that explores the methodological and practical issues involved in researching race. This text explores the practical and ethical issues involved in doing research in this sometimes controversial, often heavily politicized field.

Providing information for those planning to undertake social research, this book tackles the specific concerns and issues that often arise. It offers an introduction to areas such as project management, including commissioning research, preparing a tender or grant application, risk and stakeholder analysis, managing the field work and more.

Introduction to Longitudinal Data will be essential reading for students and social researchers thinking of using longitudinal datasets at any level of complexity.

Explains the principles and theory of statistical modelling for non-mathematical social scientists looking to apply statistical modelling techniques in research. This book offers guidance and instruction in fitting models using SPSS and Stata, statistical computer software which is available to most social researchers.

Covers subjects ranging from inequality and the role of the state; ethnic, national and global identities; the changing relevance of religion, beliefs and practices; gender roles, family values and work orientations; and, household and society.

This new work brings together contributions from some of the leading researchers in the field, using the benefit of their experience to explore the practical and ethical issues involved in researching in this often controversial field.

Presents an understanding of models used in statistical social research. This book focuses on analytical models which relate to substantial processes generating social facts and are used as a framework for the definition of comparative and dynamic notions of causality.