Teaching students the basics of communication research in an accessible manner, this fourth edition demystifies the theories and applications through its focus on methods in practice.

An encyclopedic introduction to research, showing students how to think about every stage of their project and equipping them with the tools they need to understand different research processes.

This Handbook offers students, researchers and policy-makers a multidisciplinary overview of contemporary scholarship relating to the intersection of the digital economy and the media, cultural, and creative industries.

With new coverage of digital research tools and social media, as well as that of areas such as autoethnography, visual and feminist ethnography, this important introduction continues to provide readers with the perfect mix of theory and practical advice to ensure their research is carefully thought through, replicable, and ethically sound

In combining a critical, philosophical approach with an expertly selected body of practical examples, the Second Edition of Chris Hart's landmark text provides both the intellectual understanding and the technical skills required to produce sophisticated, robust literature reviews of the very highest standard.

Now in its fourth edition, The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology continues to be an authoritative reference text for the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice.

A comprehensive guide to carrying out Qualitative Secondary Analysis (QSA) that brings together expert advice and professional insight from leading researchers who have developed innovative theories and methods of QSA.

Zina O'Leary's Research Question Little Quick Fix teaches students how to find their interest, hone it to a topic, and turn it into a research question that is relevant, interesting and researchable.