Key Concepts in Social Research
- ISBN-10
- 0761965432
- ISBN-13
- 9780761965435
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 252
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-04-10
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Authors
- Geoff Payne, Judy Payne
Description
'Key Concepts in Social Research' offers a clear introduction to research methods which really takes account of the needs of students for accessible, focused information to help with undergraduate essays and exams.
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