Methods, Sex and Madness

by Julia O'Connell Davidson and Derek Layder

Book Overview

Social research yields knowledge which powerfully affects our daily lives. The 'facts' it generates shape not just how we see ourselves and others, but also whether or not we see the existing status quo as normal, just and legitimate. This book examines and questions the methods used by social researchers to produce such knowledge. It focuses chiefly on research into human sexuality and madness. It introduces and critically assesses everything from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415097649
• ISBN13: 9780415097642
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"