The Basics of Social Research [Paperback] 4e by Earl Babbie

Product details Brand New Paperback : 528 pages ISBN-13 : 9780495102335 ISBN-10 : 0495102334 Product dimensions : 18.8 x 2.3 x 23.4 cm Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc; 4th ed (3 Jan. 2007) Language: : English   Description This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting book presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples + such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay prejudice and education, and the legalization of marijuana make this Fourth Edition thoroughly fascinating as it introduces you to the "how-tos" and "whys" of social research methods. The book's new qualitative coverage combined with its already strong quantitative material makes this new edition Babbie's best yet. Babbie, long respected in the field and renowned for his engaging and friendly writing style, gives you the tools you need for understanding social research methods and for applying these concepts both i