Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Phillips, Louise, Embracing the Messy Complexities of Co-Creation: A Dialogic Approach to Participatory, Qualitative Inquiry. 248 pp. 2024:12 (Routledge, UK) <731-6>
ISBN 978-1-032-36964-8 hard ¥38,610.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-032-36968-6 paper ¥10,292.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

Co-creation in participatory, qualitative research has become commonplace. It supports a myriad of collaborative practices - from service-user involvement in health and social care, to community capacity-building, to bottom-up climate change projects. With its democratic ambitions, transformative power and (in some contexts) goals of social justice, co-creation has much to offer, particularly in these challenging times... but it is also complex and full of tensions.This book offers an approach which recognises - and embraces - the messy complexities of co-creation. The approach is constructive - it revolves around creating openings for multiple voices; and, in particular, the voices of people with lived experience. And it is critical - it involves integrating critical, reflexive analyses of the intrinsic tensions in co-creation into the practice of research. The book brings participatory research into dialogue with poststructuralist, social constructionist and new materialist, posthumanist strands of qualitative inquiry. In an engaging and accessible way, the author weaves together personal storytelling and more detached analysis to illustrate her approach to producing and communicating knowledge as intertwined processes.The book is written for all students and researchers with an interest in collaborative research practice.

Solem, May-Britt / Jenssen, Dag (eds.), Critical Realism for Health and Social Research. 232 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <731-7>
ISBN 978-1-032-63912-3 hard ¥38,610.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-032-61647-6 paper ¥10,578.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99

This book, which is aimed at the health care and social work/care field, looks at the relationship between different levels of research projects. As the social sciences can be based on quite different assumptions or "philosophies2 about what the social world is like and how knowledge about it can be obtained, this book will help students navigate the need for consistency between empirical work, the research question, research design, values, and philosophy of science. Based on a critical realist perspective the book seeks to elucidate and to reflect on such connections, and to argue for the requirements of coherence as well as taking a critical look at the dilemmas that arise in health and social care/work research.Comprised of 13 chapters which cover theoretical frameworks, research questions, objectives of the study, research ethical considerations, values, and the question of validity, it shows how these must be interlinked if a project is to have a good design.It will be of interest to researchers, PhD candidates and master's students in the field of health care and social work/care.

Virmani, Arundhati / Boutier, Jean / Kumar, Manohar (eds.), Social Scientists in the Civic Space: Ethical Perspectives on Democratic Involvement. (Ethics, Human Rights and Global Political Thought) 168 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <731-8>
ISBN 978-1-032-72908-4 hard ¥38,610.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-032-90985-1 paper ¥10,578.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99 *

The book explores the stakes for the social sciences around four central problems: the challenges of context; modes of intervention; involvement; and the ethical dilemmas for the scholar in a democratic space. The first, challenges of the context, examines the variety of situations confronted by scholars since the beginning of the 20th century. These include their interventions in key judicial affairs, the impact of technological developments like the introduction of big data, or even the positionality of the scholar. Second, the book investigates the modalities according to which social scientists may intervene in the civic space: in particular as specialists, as experts, or in the media. A third problem brings together some cases illustrative of researchers' involvement in critical issues, such as food policies, major social reforms, or gender-related questions. Finally, the book concludes with a reflection on the modes of exercising critique or dissent in democratic societies and on the ethical dimensions of involvement in the civic space.A searing examination of the role of social scientists, as they are called upon to address the multiple critical issues faced by contemporary societies, from pandemics to climatic change, sustainable development, migration, ethnicity, or the place of religion. This volume will be of great interest not just to scholars, students, and researchers of the social sciences but to the general reader as a concerned citizen.

Manzano, Ana / Williams, Emma (eds.), Realist Evaluation: Principles and Practice. 276 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <731-5>
ISBN 978-1-032-59978-6 hard ¥38,610.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-032-59977-9 paper ¥12,294.- (税込) GB￡ 42.99

Realist Evaluation: Principles and Practice offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary realist evaluation, showcasing how skilled practitioners navigate diverse fieldwork contexts.Authored by experts spanning academia and evaluation backgrounds across five continents in fields including climate change, criminology, health, and international development, the book provides a rich tapestry of perspectives. Covering participatory approaches, digital and visual data collection, interpreter-mediated interviews, and innovative methods like refuse data analysis, the authors delve into contemporary social research methodologies while addressing issues such as power, insider/outsider research, the nature of evidence, critical and scientific realism philosophies of science, and confirmation bias in qualitative research. Practical advice is provided in areas such as developing a topic guide, combining a realist review with an evaluation, and managing large, multi-site cross-national projects. This collection underscores the creative nature of the realist imagination, highlighting ongoing innovations by scholars and evaluators.With contributions from an outstanding group of internationally renowned experts in realist evaluation including Nick Tilley, a key figure in the development of realist evaluation alongside Ray Pawson, this is the ideal text for students, researchers and professionals including policy makers, professional evaluators, and those at organisations such as thinktanks and NGOs, who require an accessible guide on how to use realist evaluation methods.

Harris, Ella, Encountering the World with I-docs: Interactive Documentary as a Research Method. (Creative Research Methods in Practice) 160 pp. 2025:1 (Policy Pr., UK) <731-3>
ISBN 978-1-4473-7416-9 hard ¥17,160.- (税込) GB￡ 60.00
ISBN 978-1-4473-7417-6 paper ¥4,858.- (税込) GB￡ 16.99

Encountering the world with i-Docs argues for the values of interactive documentary as a social research method. Interactive documentaries, or i-docs, are web-based, nonlinear forms of multi-media documentary. There is a burgeoning commercial i-docs industry and rich scholarship on interactive and immersive media in media studies, yet i-docs remain relatively unknown in the social sciences. This is despite their exciting potentials for illuminating and communicating pressing social issues. T This book shows how i-doc making harnesses multi-perspectival, co-creative and nonlinear modes of attention to the social world and can illuminate social research topics including temporalities, power, and space, affect and structure of feeling, freedom, and epistemic injustice. It does so by discussing my own pioneering methodological work with i-doc and participatory i-doc making, locating this within other examples of commercial, activist and research i-docs. As well as promoting the making of digital i-doc platforms as a method, the book proposes that social researchers can 'think with i-docs' without necessarily producing one (which can be costly and require technical expertise). It provides a template for planning an i-doc and explores how the planning process alone can open new ways of understanding social research topics.

Irawan, Dwi / Wicaksono, Agung P. N. et al. (eds.), Economic Sustainability and Social Equality in the Technological Era: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHSOS 2023), 30-31 August 2023, Malang, Indonesia. 724 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <731-4>
ISBN 978-1-032-87792-1 hard ¥57,200.- (税込) GB￡ 200.00 *

This book is a comprehensive compilation of academic papers and presentations delivered at the conference. It brings together research from various disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, such as cultural studies, sociology, psychology, education, literature, and history.It meticulously covers several critical areas of study, reflecting the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of the conference. In the realm of post-pandemic economic development, it explores strategies for economic recovery and resilience, highlighting the role of finance and social capital in rebuilding economies. Technology and sustainable cities are examined through case studies and theoretical frameworks that discuss smart city initiatives, technological integration, and sustainability practices. The section on economic development, accountability, and finance risk delves into methods for ensuring transparency and managing financial uncertainties in a globalized economy. Social and environmental policies and planning are addressed with a focus on creating equitable and sustainable communities.This text will be valuable to academics, researchers, and students in the fields of humanities and social sciences.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Engelhard, George, Jr. / Wang, Jue, Invariant Measurement: Using Rasch Models in the Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences. 2nd ed. 340 pp. 2024:12 (Routledge, UK) <731-2>
ISBN 978-1-032-60343-8 hard ¥38,610.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-032-60339-1 paper ¥15,154.- (税込) GB￡ 52.99

This is the second edition of an introductory text that describes the principles of invariant measurement; how invariant measurement can be achieved using Rasch measurement theory; and how to use invariant measurement to solve a variety of measurement problems in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Rasch models are used throughout the text, but brief comparisons of Rasch models to other item response theory (IRT) models are also provided.Written with students in mind, this new edition was class-tested to help maximize accessibility. Chapters open with an introduction and close with a discussion and summary. All chapters have been updated from the first edition, and a new chapter on explanatory Rasch models has been added. Features include numerous examples and exercises to demonstrate the main issues addressed in each chapter. Key terms are defined when first introduced and included in a helpful end-of-text glossary.This book also benefits from online materials which include the data sets used in the book, sample syntax files for running the Facets program, Excel files for creating item and person response functions, and links to related websites.This book will act as a supplementary text for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on measurement or test theory, IRT, scaling theory, psychometrics, advanced measurement techniques, research methods, or evaluation research taught in education, psychology, and other social and health sciences. It will also appeal to practitioners and researchers in these fields who develop or use scales and instruments. Only a basic mathematical level is required, including a basic course in statistics, ensuring it is an accessible resource for students and researchers alike.

Donalds, Charlette / Osei-Bryson, Kweku-Muata, Quantitative Social Science Research in Practice: Generating Novel and Parsimonious Explanatory Models for Social Sciences. 168 pp. 2025:1 (Routledge, UK) <731-1>
ISBN 978-1-032-64819-4 hard ¥41,470.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-64707-4 paper ¥16,298.- (税込) GB￡ 56.99

Quantitative Social Science Research in Practice: Generating Novel and Parsimonious Explanatory Models for Social Sciences examines quantitative Behavioral Science Research (BSR) by focusing on four key areas:Developing Novel, Parsimonious, and Actionable Causal Models: Researchers often face challenges in creating new, parsimonious causal models supported by empirical evaluation. A promising approach involves using meta-analytic reviews and more recent studies to identify relevant constructs and hypotheses that would constitutethe new causal model.Exploring the Scope of Context for a Novel Causal Model: The relevance of causal models may vary based on context, such as national or organizational culture, economic and political situations, and feasibility constraints. Behavioural science researchers have struggled to balance rigor and relevance, as theories effective in one context may not be valid in another. This book presents an approach to determine the contextual scope for new causal models.Guidance to Practice from a Novel Causal Model: Quantitative BSR studies should offer practical guidance, but often this guidance is vague or superficial. This book proposes an approach to highlight actionable insights derived from data analysis of new causal models, ensuring that the research offers concrete guidance for practitioners.Implementing Guidance from Causal Models: A significant limitation of BSR studies is the lack of clarity on how results can be made actionable for decision-makers, considering the costs and benefits of actions. This book presents a method to make research results actionable, especially for models with high explanatory and predictive power.The book is designed to be useful for various audiences: Business Managers and Practitioners: Those conducting or utilizing quantitative BSR for decision-making can find practical approaches for developing and applying causal models. Master's and PhD Students: Students across disciplines interested in quantitative BSR can gain insight into novel methods for creating strong causal models. Active Scholars: Researchers aiming to apply new approaches in their work can benefit from the strategies outlined. Professors and Instructors: Those teaching research methodology or supervising theses can find the book a valuable resource for guiding students in their research projects.The book aims to advance the field of quantitative BSR by providing robust methodologies for developing, contextualizing, and implementing causal models, ensuring both academic rigor and practical relevance.