Exploring Clinical Methods for Social Research

The methods selected and used to conduct research often become an expression of the conflicting interests that are being served by the study. This book focuses on issues such as why we do research, how we create knowledge, and how the research process brings about change. The introduction to the book discusses the historical, conceptual, and personal interests being served. It is organized into four sections: Clinical Issues, Clinical Understanding, Clinical Involvement, and Clinical Methods. 'Clinical' is regularly used to refer to an approach to the study of social systems, a method with its own characteristics and its own demands. Each chapter is written by a different researcher, and reflects their own specific orientation. Many examples are given. The book provides a comprehensive collection of original analyses that will serve as a valuable reference tool.Berg, David N. is the author of 'Exploring Clinical Methods for Social Research' with ISBN 9780803924321 and ISBN 0803924321.