Autonomy in social science research the view from United Kingdom and Australian universities /

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Kayrooz, Carole, 1952-, ôkerlind, Gerlese, Tight, Malcolm
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Amsterdam ; Oxford : Elsevier JAI, 2006.
• Σειρά: International perspectives on higher education research ; v. 4.
• Θέματα: Social sciences > Research > Great Britain.; Social sciences > Research > Australia.; Academic freedom > Great Britain.; Academic freedom > Australia.; Social research & statistics.; Social Science > Sociology > General.; Education > Administration > General.

This book examines how and why autonomy matters in contemporary social science research. It considers how autonomy impacts upon the individual researcher, the cultures and values of the university, and research motivation and sponsorship. The authors provide a better understanding of the interplay b...