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An introduction to the philosophy of methodology / Kerry E. Howell.

This book provides students with a concise introduction to the philosophy of methodology. The book stands apart from existing methodology texts by clarifying in a student-friendly and engaging way distinctions between philosophical positions, paradigms of inquiry, methodology and methods. Building a...

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Online Access: Full Text (via SAGE)
Main Author: Howell, Kerry E. (Author)
Other title:Philosophy of methodology.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2013.
Subjects:
Methodology.
Philosophy.
Table of Contents:
  • About the author
  • Preface
  • 1. Introduction: Problems identified
  • 2. Explaining and understanding theory
  • 3. Empiricism, positivism and post-positivism
  • 4. Aspects of phenomenology
  • 5. Critical theory
  • 6. Constructivism and participatory paradigms of inquiry: Introducing action research
  • 7. Postmodernism and post-structuralism
  • 8. Ethnography
  • 9. Grounded theory
  • 10. Hermeneutics
  • 11. Michel Foucault
  • 12. Reliability, generalisation and reflexivity: Identifying validity and trustworthiness
  • 13. Methods of data collection
  • 14. General conclusion
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Index.

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