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The Foundations of Research (MacMillan Research Skills #20)

The Foundations of Research (MacMillan Research Skills #20)

Current price: $51.94
Publication Date: November 1st, 2018
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN:
9781352002003
Pages:
183

Description

Fully revised for the third edition, this popular text provides an advanced yet accessible introduction to the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete research-based assignments. It first explores the language and nature of research, before developing readers' understanding of different research methods and the role of theory in research. Chapters are complemented by examples, boxed summaries of key ideas and suggestions for further reading.

This text will be an essential resource for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of all disciplines.

New to this Edition:
- Includes new examples and material on managing the research process

About the Author

Jonathan Grix is Professor in Sports Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is the author of Information Skills: Finding and Using the Right Resources (with Gerald Watkins).Jonathan Grix is Professor in Sports Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is the author of Information Skills: Finding and Using the Right Resources (with Gerald Watkins).