A comprehensive, yet concise, introduction to the use of documents as tools within social science research.

In today’s society we increasingly create and consume written content and images. This includes a range of sources, from social media posts to records held wi

From diaries and letters to surveys and interview transcripts, documents are a cornerstone of social science research. This book guides you through the document

A comprehensive, yet concise, introduction to the use of documents as tools within social science research.

`This is an impressively detailed, clearly written book.... It is a book that I would like students to read′ - Clive Seale, Goldsmiths College, London Social