Research in Books and Ebooks
Selected Print and Ebook Sources
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The New Urban Sociology by Call Number: E-BOOK. READ RIGHT NOWISBN: 9780813349572Publication Date: 2014-11-18 -
Political Sociology of Adult Education by Call Number: E-BOOK READ RIGHT NOWISBN: 9789462092273Publication Date: 2013-09-03 -
New Approaches to Social Problems Treatment by Call Number: EBOOK - READ RIGHT NOWISBN: 9781849507370Publication Date: 2010-02-05This volume examines diverse developments in the evolution of public policy institutions for remedying social problems. The collected chapters address the transformation of social problems, social problems work, and social problems solutions in the context of criminal justice, mental health, and community institutions (schools) in contemporary society. -
Economic Theory and Social Change by Call Number: EBOOK - READ RIGHT NOWISBN: 9780203848500Publication Date: 2010-06-30This book is a discourse on modelling Man in a social context. Its focus is on economic main-stream theory in its capacity to handle basic problems such as uncertainty, social dynamics and ethics. The point of departure is a systematic critique of the specific methodology of economics and its axiomatic structure. -
Social Problems by Call Number: EBOOK - READ RIGHT NOWISBN: 9780813345086Publication Date: 2012-03-06This book represents a truly innovative and empowering approach to social problems. Instead of focusing solely on a seemingly tireless list of major problems, Sara Towe Horsfall considers how select key issues can be solved and pays particular attention to the advocate groups already on the front lines.
Ebook Databases Overview
Useful Handout
Why use books for research?
Why should you do research in books?
- Books provide in-depth coverage of a topic
- Books often provide valuable background information on a topic
- Books can also provide an overview of all issues pertaining to a topic
- Books can lead readers to other sources through their bibliographies
You do not necessarily have to read an entire book for every research paper you have to do. Utilizethe index and the chapter titles to narrow down which section of the book is most pertinent to your research.
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