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 Social Research: Theory, Methods and Techniques By Piergiorgio Corbetta 2003 | 336 Pages | ISBN: 0761972536 | PDF | 2 MB `This is an impressively detailed, clearly written book.... It is a book that I would like students to read' - Clive Seale, Goldsmiths College, London Social Research: Theory, Methods and Techniques presents an understanding of social research practice through appreciation of its foundations and methods. Stretching from the philosophy of science to detailed descriptions of both qualitative and quantitative techniques, it illustrates not only `how' to do social research, but also `why' particular techniques are used today.The book is divided into three parts: Part One: Illustrates the two basic paradigms - quantitative and qualitative - of social research, describing their origins in philosophical thought and outlining their current interpretations. Part Two: Devoted to quantitative research, and discusses the relationship between theory and research practice. It also presents a discussion of key quantitative research techniques. Part Three: Examines qualitative research. Topics range from classical qualitative techniques such as participant observation, to more recent developments such as ethnomethodological studies. Overall, the author offers an engaging contribution to the field of social research and this book is a reminder of the solid foundations upon which most social research is conducted today. As a consequence it will be required reading for students throughout the social sciences, and at various levels.  Social Power and the Urbanization of Water: Flows of Power (Oxford Geographical and Environmental Studies Series) By Erik Swyngedouw 2004 | 226 Pages | ISBN: 0198233914 | PDF | 2 MB Taking as his case-study the city of Guayaquil in Ecuador, where 600,000 people lack easy access to potable water, Erik Swyngedouw aims to reconstruct, theoretically and empirically, the political, social, and economic conduits through which water flows, and to identify how power relations infuse the metabolic transformation of water as it becomes urban. These flows of water which are simultaneously physical and social carry in their currents the embodiment of myriad social struggles and conflicts. The excavation of these flows narrates stories about the city's structure and development. Yet these flows also carry the potential for an improved, more just, and more equitable right to the city and its water. The flows of power that are captured by urban water circulation also suggest that the question of urban sustainability is not just about achieving sound ecological and environmental conditions, but first and foremost about a social struggle for access and control; a struggle not just for the right to water, but for the right to the city itself.  Social Physics and a Theory of Everything by Tim Delaney English | May 15, 2025 | ISBN: 1476698465 | 302 pages | MOBI | 2,7 Mb Social physics is a field that combines the academic disciplines of physics and sociology. Attempting a "theory of everything" from the social physics perspective provides us with the advantage of utilizing the knowledge already gained from the field of physics on certain matters, such as the properties of the forces of nature, while the field of sociology provides us with great insights into the role and actions of human behavior.  Social Origins of the Welfare State, The: Quebec Families, Compulsory Education, and Family Allowances, 1940-1955 (Studies in Childhood and Family in Canada) By Dominique Marshall 2006 | 300 Pages | ISBN: 0889204527 | PDF | 7 MB The Social Origins of the Welfare State traces the evolution of the first universal laws for Qu?bec families, passed during the Second World War. In this translation of her award-winning Aux origines sociales de l?Etat-providence, Dominique Marshall examines the connections between political initiatives and Qu?b?cois families, in particular the way family allowances and compulsory schooling primarily benefited teenage boys who worked on family farms and girls who stayed home to help with domestic labour. She demonstrates that, while the promises of a minimum of welfare and education for all were by no means completely fulfilled, the laws helped to uncover the existence of deep family poverty. Further, by exposing the problem of unequal access of children of different classes to schooling, these programs paved the way for education and funding reforms of the next generation. Another consequence was that in their equal treatment of both genders, the laws fostered the more egalitarian language of the war, which faded from other sectors of society, possibly laying groundwork for feminist claims of future decades. The way in which the poorest families influenced the creation of public, educational, and welfare institutions is a dimension of the welfare state unexamined until this book. At a time when the very idea of a universal welfare state is questioned, The Social Origins of the Welfare State considers the fundamental reasons behind its creation and brings to light new perspectives on its future.  Social Media Surge: How Influencers Are Rewiring Global Culture: How Influencers, Algorithms, and AI Are Rewiring Culture, Power, and Identity by ND Publishing English | June 15, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0FDBF3GFT | 213 pages | EPUB | 0.47 Mb Influencers aren't just shaping trends-they're reshaping the world.  Social Media Surge: How Fitness Influencers Are Changing the Fitness Industry: The Rise of Online Fitness Icons and the New Era of Wellness, Community, and Commerce by ND Publishing English | June 13, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0FD83H4Q3 | 239 pages | EPUB | 0.36 Mb What if your next personal trainer had 3 million followers and built a fitness empire-without ever owning a gym?  Social Media Mobile Marketing: New age of commercially lucrative relationships by Kavita Singh English | December 1, 2022 | ISBN: 1774693992 | PDF | 11 Mb Smartphones are now practically an essential item for most of the world. Businesses that do not make use of this modality are bound to lose out to major corporations that are already trying to dominate this segment. COVID-19 has made it a matter of urgency to make use of the internet in new and imaginative ways. In a market with dwindling customers, it makes sense to find as many ways as possible of reaching them. This book will discuss the opportunities that social media and the internet generally present. Simultaneously, this book highlights the limitations of these modalities in terms of engaging customers that may be used to the old-fashioned way of getting to know brands and establishing a personal relationship with them.  Social Media Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted To Know (Self-Learning Management Series) by Vibrant Publishers, Kavita Kamath English | January 23, 2024 | ISBN: 1636512208 | 292 pages | PDF | 13 Mb A Beginner's Guide to Social Media Strategies, Content Creation, and Platform-Specific Marketing. Harness the power of social media to market your brand, products, and services.  Social Innovation in Action: Institutions, Policies and Lessons from Malaysia by Boon-Kwee Ng English | November 23, 2025 | ISBN: 3032079330 | 247 pages | Epub, PDF | 8.88 Mb Social innovation is the process of designing, developing, and implementing new or significantly improved products, services, or approaches to address pressing social needs. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the vital concept, institutional framework, governance, practical applications, and policy insights of the social innovation ecosystem within the context of a developing nation-Malaysia. The country offers an excellent source of insights for social innovation, owing to its distinctive socio-economic dynamics and established governmental initiatives, along with institutional support that fosters inventive solutions to societal concerns. By reflecting on the success stories and challenges encountered by social innovators in the quadruple helix model of innovation-particularly grassroots innovators, social entrepreneurs, universities, public research institutions, and businesses-this work aims to offer practical guidance for future development.  Social Entrepreneurship By Johanna Mair, Jeffrey Robinson, Kai Hockerts 2006 | 256 Pages | ISBN: 1403996644 | PDF | 1 MB Social Entrepreneurship, understood as innovative approaches to solving social problems and at the same time creating economic value, has become a global phenomenon. This book offers an in-depth and comprehensive discussion of this vibrant area of research and broadens the up until now limited understanding of the theoretical foundations of this phenomenon. New avenues of research provide insights into some of the fundamental questions about the field, while rigorous academic analyses provide an excellent introduction to social entrepreneurship theory and a framework for future research. |
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