Empirical Approaches to Sociology: A Collection of Classic and Contemporary Readings
- ISBN-10
- 0205628095
- ISBN-13
- 9780205628094
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 592
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Pearson College Division
- Author
- Gregg Lee Carter
Description
The primary source readings in this book give students a chance to see how empirical data from research studies is interpreted and incorporated into sociological theory. This reader is ideal for introductory or social problems courses. The 40 essays provide a broad overview of the field and represent a range of theoretical perspectives. Readings all contain extensive data, both quantitative and qualitative; the quantitative data is easily interpreted without regression analysis or other advanced math skills.
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- 2004
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- Paperback
- Allyn & Bacon
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- 1994
- 512 pages
- Paperback
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