| Description |
1 online resource (192 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Research in higher education
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Research in higher education (Continuum (Firm))
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical research (pages 159-183) and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Chapter 1 Theories of knowledge and theories of society; Chapter 2 The truth is out there? Positivism and realism; Chapter 3 Interpretative approaches, ethnographies of higher education and the description of experience; Chapter 4 Philosophies of research in education: Knowledge in education and knowledge of education; Chapter 5 Evidence-based practice in higher education; Chapter 6 Conclusion: Philosophies of research and philosophies of higher education; References. |
| Summary |
Research in higher education could be more useful, innovative and better designed if we were clearer about the philosophical and epistemological basis of the theories that underlie our research methods. People who have to interpret research would do a better job if they were able to interrogate research more critically and appreciate its strengths and weaknesses. This volume€provides this information for an audience of researchers, policymakers, students and lecturers in higher education. €. The authors seek to create a dialogue with the reader about issues relevant to the philosophy. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Education -- Research -- Philosophy.
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Education -- Research -- Philosophy. |
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Education, Higher.
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Education, Higher. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Baker, Sally.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Brown, B.J. (Brian J.). Philosophies of research into higher education. London ; New York : Continuum, ©2007 9780826494177 (DLC) 2007006776 (OCoLC)84838651 |
| ISBN |
9781441126191 (electronic book) |
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1441126198 (electronic book) |
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1283122510 |
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9781283122511 |
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9780826494177 |
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082649417X |
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