Doing Development Research is a comprehensive introduction to research
in development studies, that provides thorough training for anyone
carrying out research in developing countries. It brings together
experts with extensive experience of overseas research, presenting an
interdisciplinary guide to the core methodologies. Informed by years
of research experience, Doing Development Research draws together many
strands of action research and participatory methods, demonstrating
their diverse applications and showing how they interrelate. The text
provides: · an account of the theoretical approaches that underlie
development work · an explanation of the practical issues involved in
planning development research · a systematic overview of information
and data collecting methods in three sub-sections: · methods of
social research and associated forms of analysis · using existing
knowledge and records · disseminating findings/research Using clear
and uncomplicated language – illustrated with appropriate learning
features throughout - the text guides the researcher through the
choice of appropriate methods, the implementation of the research, and
the communication of the findings to a range of audiences. This is the
essential A-Z of development research.
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ISBN
9781446226261
Publisert
2015
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Sage Publications Ltd (UK)
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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