Family Health Care Nursing: Theory, Practice & Research

Sunday, January 15, 2012 by admin

Product DescriptionSignificantly updated and thoroughly revised, the 4th edition approaches family nursing the way it is practiced today – with an evidence-based, clinical focus built on a firm foundation of theory and research. From health promotion to end of life, a new organizational structure parallels the trajectory of illness, incorporating caring for the family along [...]

Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by admin

Product Description`This book offers an excellent description of quantitative and qualitative design and analysis taught in the context of three inquiry pathways: knowledge development, social inquiry, and social research. Furthermore, it provides an excellent overview of both quantitative and qualitative methods with regard to their different epistemologies, methods and techniques. Additionally, Punch provides (a) information [...]

The Practice of Social Research

Saturday, April 3, 2010 by admin

Product DescriptionThis thorough revision of Babbie’s standard-setting book for the course (known as the “Bible of social research methods”) offers students a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by sociologists and other social scientists. Emphasizing the importance of the research process, the book shows students how social scientists design research [...]