Books by Marjorie Fitzpatrick
Open access, 2021
This book explains all aspects of how to conduct social research from writing a research proposal... more This book explains all aspects of how to conduct social research from writing a research proposal, to conducting a literature review, to designing research. The ethics of research are explored along with the philosophies and theories that underpin research. There are chapters on quantitative and qualitative methodologies, action research, documentary research, narrative research and how to publish research. The book is written in accessible language. At the end of each chapter there is a list of key points as well as exercises. This book is for students undertaking bachelor or master's degrees or for those conducting research in the community.
Wise Owls, 2021
This book explores all aspects of social research methods and methodologies. It contains twelve f... more This book explores all aspects of social research methods and methodologies. It contains twelve from choosing a topic, writing a literature review and research proposal to all aspects of research (qualitative and quantitative methodologies, documentary research and narrative research). It has a chapter on the ethical aspects of doing research and how to publish your research. The book is designed for students at bachelor or master's degree level or for researchers in the community. Each chapter has a list of key points at the end and exercises. It is written in easy accessible language.
Social Research Methodology and Methods for Emerging Researchers, 2021
This book explores social research methodologies and methods. It contains twelve which explain th... more This book explores social research methodologies and methods. It contains twelve which explain the research philosophies on which academic research is based, ethical considerations to take into account when doing research, how to conduct a literature review, write a research proposal, quantitative and qualitative methodology, action research and its variants, documentary, narrative research and finally how to publish from your research. This book is designed for early career researchers, students conducting research at Bachelor or Master's levels, or researchers in the community. There is a set of key points and exercises at the end of each chapter. It is written in easy to follow accessible language.
Papers by Marjorie Fitzpatrick
Stephanos Efthymiadis, whose Hagiography in Byzantium: Literature, Social History and Cult appear... more Stephanos Efthymiadis, whose Hagiography in Byzantium: Literature, Social History and Cult appeared in 2011 (Ashgate), has headed up an international team of 28 experts to produce this unprecedented landmark in Byzantine studies. Written for both the specialist and graduate students, it will serve its readers well, with the usual caveat that a publication of this kind is out of date BOOK REVIEWS 835
Abbreviated sample from table of content: Abstract Foreword by Stephen Mennell. Acknowledgements.... more Abbreviated sample from table of content: Abstract Foreword by Stephen Mennell. Acknowledgements. Introduction: Chapter 1: Sociological Perspectives On Music: Introduction. The Influence of Music on people's moods, identities and actions. Music and Markets, patrons and Power. Music as a Prism in Court Society. Conclusion: Chapter 2: The Concept of 'Power Ratios' Introduction. Figurational Sociology. Norbert Elias' The Court Society. Critique of Elias' Court Society. Norbert Elias' concept of "Power Ratios". The Concept of "Power". Conclusion: Chapter 3: Power Ratios in Court Society in the Eighteenth-Century Introduction. The Monarchy. Centralization of Power in the Court Society in the Eighteenth-century in France. Centralization of power in the Court Society in Eighteenth-Century England. Centralization of Power in the Court Society in the Eighteenth-Century in Ireland. Conclusion.
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Books by Marjorie Fitzpatrick
Papers by Marjorie Fitzpatrick