Image from Google Jackets
Normal view MARC view

Salsa dancing into the social sciences : research in an age of info-glut / Kristin Luker.

By: Publication details: Cambridge, Mass. ; London : Harvard University Press, 2010.Description: vi, 323 p. 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780674048218 (pbk.)
  • 0674048210 (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • H62 .L7995 2010
Summary: Offers an introduction to the neglected history and changeable philosophy of modern social science. This title guides novice researchers in knowing the difference between an area of interest and a research topic. It shows how friendships, nonacademic interests, and even salsa dancing can make for a better researcher.

First Harvard University Press paperback edition. Originally published: 2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Offers an introduction to the neglected history and changeable philosophy of modern social science. This title guides novice researchers in knowing the difference between an area of interest and a research topic. It shows how friendships, nonacademic interests, and even salsa dancing can make for a better researcher.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.
  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday
  • Closed
  • Phone: +971 431 83183
  • Email: Library@aud.edu
  • Address: Sheikh Zayed Road -- P.O. Box 28282, Dubai, AE
  • Map & Directions