August Book of the Month

The SSL ‘Book of the Month’ feature, highlights a book in our collection that has been chosen by one of our Subject Consultants. This may be a recent addition to our stock or an existing item that we would like to share with you.

 

Methodological practices in social movement research

edited by Donatella Della Porta

Oxford University Press, 2014

Shelfmark: HM881.MET 2014

 

 

 

 

Our Book of the Month for August was selected John Southall, Bodleian Data Librarian and Subject Consultant for Economics, Sociology and Social Policy and Intervention. It was chosen because of its practical and refreshing ‘how to’ approach to conducting research.

 

 

Book Overview:

Social movement studies have grown enormously in the last few decades, spreading from sociology and political science to other fields of knowledge, as varied as geography, history, anthropology, psychology, economics, law and others. With the growing interest in the field, there has been also an increasing need for methodological guidance for empirical research. This volume addresses this need by introducing the main methods of data collection and data analysis as they have been used in past research on social movements.

Each chapter presents specific discussions on every stage of research: from research design to data collection, management and the use of the information gathered. Throughout, research dilemmas and choices are presented, illustrated, and discussed.

Review:

not a mere list of descriptions of methods, but a collection of critical reflections on the research process and, most importantly, on our roles as researchers. The book presents methodological solutions to situations that often arise in empirical research, and will connect with and bring comfort to readers coming up against similar issues.’
Leonardo Custódio, University of Tampere

Where can I find it?

Our ‘Library Use Only’ copy of the title is currently on display on top of our New Books Display Area (located round the corner from our Library Issue Desk). We also have an additional lending copy. The shelfmark for the title is HM881.MET 2014

There is also an electronic version of the title available. This can be viewed on a Library computer, or for those with a Single Sign On, it can be viewed remotely. Further details regarding access can be found here.

What would your SSL Book of the Month be? Do you have a favourite book in our collection? If so, we would love to know what it is. Add a comment below or email us.

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