Accountability in Social Research: Issues and Debates

by Norma R.A. Romm

Book Overview

In this book I have concentrated on drawing attention to various conceptions of accountability that might be brought to bear in judging the practice of social research. Much of the book is organized around making explicit the assumptions that influence what counts as "proper" research in society, including assumptions about how social inquirers might be held accountable. My focus is on reviewing discourses around the practice of "professional" inquiry,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441933581
• ISBN13: 9781441933584
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"