TY - BOOK AU - Churton,Mel AU - Brown,Anne TI - Theory and method T2 - Skills-based sociology SN - 9781137612113 AV - HM585 .C48 2010 PY - 2010/// CY - New York PB - Palgrave Macmillan KW - Sociology KW - Philosophy KW - Methodology N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 388-402) and index; Machine generated contents note: Introduction * Traditional Theory * Traditional Debates * Contemporary Theory * Contemporary Debates * Research Concepts * Research Techniques * Contemporary Techniques * Choosing a Research Method * Sociology and Science Introduction * Traditional Theory * Traditional Debates * Contemporary Theory * Contemporary Debates * Research Concepts * Research Techniques * Contemporary Techniques * Choosing a Research Method * Sociology and Science N2 - "This new edition explores the application of theoretical debates to social research. Updated chapters focus on current research techniques and contemporary issues, whilst new pedagogical features develop interpretation, application and evaluation skills. This is an accessible introduction for all students of sociology"--Provided by publisher ER -