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Current Approaches in Social Sciences

Current Approaches in Social Sciences

by Chester Alexis C. Buama and Jann Arlie P. Agawin

Published by: Society Publishing

Imprint: Society Publishing

262 Pages, 152.00 × 229.00 mm

Hardcover
9781774698853
Published: March 2024

£132.00

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Digital (delivered electronically)
9781779560889
Published: June 2024

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Current Approaches in Social Sciences: An Explorative is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a broad overview of the current trends and approaches in social science research. The book is divided into different sections, each of which covers a different aspect of social science research. The first section focuses on theoretical and conceptual approaches to social science research, including topics such as critical theory, postmodernism, and feminist theory. This section provides a solid grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of social science research and provides a useful framework for understanding the various approaches to social science research. The book covers research methods and techniques, including both qualitative and quantitative methods. This section includes chapters on topics such as case study research, survey research, and content analysis, as well as more specialized techniques such as discourse analysis and digital ethnography. The authors provide detailed explanations of each method and offer practical advice on how to apply them in social science research. The final section of the book focuses on specific areas of social science research, including sociology, psychology, education, and communication studies. Each chapter provides an overview of the current research in the field and highlights key findings and trends. The authors also discuss the challenges and opportunities facing researchers in each field, as well as the potential implications of their research for policy and practice. Overall, Current Approaches in Social Sciences: An Explorative is an excellent resource for social science students, researchers, and practitioners. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the current trends and approaches in social science research, as well as practical guidance on how to conduct research in various fields. The book is well-written and accessible, making it an invaluable reference for anyone working in the field of social science research.

Hon. Chester Alexis C. Buama, PhD, is a College Professor at Laguna State Polytechnic University under the Faculty of College of Arts and Sciences and currently serving as Regent of the LSPU Board of Regents the highest policy-making body of the university. He previously served as the College Research Coordinator and Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction Quality Assurance, A Consultant of the Department of Education Central Office for Learning Assessment, and National Trainer of the Commission on Higher Education for General Education Courses. He is also a member of local and international organizations: he is a Fellow and Senior Member of the Royal Institute of Management and the Royal Institute of Educators, Singapore, Reading Association of the Philippines, and International English Learners Training Institute. He was a Philippine Youth Ambassador to ASEAN countries and Japan which was sponsored by the Cabinet Office of Japan and Office of the President of the Philippines in 2010. He has a Master's degree in Management major in Public Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. He was conferred a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy major in Public Administration in 2016 and graduated with a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy major in Business Management in 2018. At present he is teaching Human Behavior in Organization, Social Philosophy, Principles of Management and Organization, Good Governance and Social Responsibility, Business Communication, Macro and, Micro Economics and Philippine History and Constitution both in the undergraduate and graduate levels. Moreover, he has actively participated in the Civic Activities of the Global Cooperation Society International, Philippine National Chapter, and is often invited as a resource speaker in various management and research writing seminars. Recently, he was awarded the Ambassador Seal of Excellence for Education as Research Practitioner and as the 2018 Outstanding Premier College Professor and Humanitarian Service Excellence Award by the Asia Pacific Excellence Council, Inc.