Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences - Case Studies From South Africa

A look at the research methods in development across the global South

Social science researchers in the global South, and in South Africa particularly, utilise research methods in innovative ways in order to respond to contexts characterised by diversity, racial and political tensions, socioeconomic disparities and gender inequalities. These methods often remain undocumented - a gap that this book starts to address. Written by experts from various methodological fields, Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive collation of original essays and cutting-edge research that demonstrates the variety of novel techniques and research methods available to researchers responding to these context-bound issues. It is particularly relevant for study and research in the fields of applied psychology, sociology, ethnography, biography and anthropology. In addition to their unique combination of conceptual and application issues, the chapters also include discussions on ethical considerations relevant to the method in similar global South contexts. Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences has much to offer to researchers, professionals and others involved in social science research both locally and internationally.

About the author

Angelo Flynn is a senior Psychology lecturer at the University of South Africa.

Summary

Social science researchers in the global South, and in South Africa particularly, utilise research methods in innovative ways in order to respond to contexts characterised by diversity, racial and political tensions, socioeconomic disparities and gender inequalities. These methods often remain undocumented – a gap that this book starts to address.

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth Archer, Elizabeth Barnes Archer, Brendon Barnes, Floretta Boonzaier, Brett Bowman, Kate Cockcroft, David Edwards, Gillian Finchilescu, Angelo Flynn, Angelo Kramer Flynn, Sherianne Kramer, Sumaya Kramer Laher
• Assisted by: Angelo Fynn (Editor), Sherianne Kramer (Editor), Sumaya Laher (Editor)
• Publisher: Wits University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2019
• EAN: 9781776142750
• ISBN: 978-1-77614-275-0
• No. of pages: 456
• Subjects: Fiction > Mixed anthologies; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education