{"product_id":"9780470972359","title":"Applying Theory to Educational Research An Introductory Approach with Case Studies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApplying Theory to Educational Research\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Introductory Approach with Case Studies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJeff Adams | Matt Cochrane | Linda Dunne\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Evaluation \u0026amp; Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApplying Theory to Educational Research\u003c\/i\u003e provides educational researchers with an accessible introduction to the process of selecting and applying theories in their work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an innovative and accessible approach to educational research by providing practical examples of the application of theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives 'hands-on' accounts for the researcher and practitioner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains and discusses complex ideas in the light of experience in using and applying them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the application of major theorists such as Bourdieu, Foucault, Weber, Derrida, and Vygotsky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor beginning researchers, theory can be one of the most stimulating – yet intellectually daunting – aspects of academic work. \u003ci\u003eApplying Theory to Educational Research\u003c\/i\u003e provides new educational researchers with a uniquely accessible introduction to the process of selecting and applying theories in their own work. Written by a team of leading educationalists writing from the perspective of new researchers, clearly structured chapters introduce individual theorists and their ideas, present their applications and limitations, and provide extensive references and suggestion for further reading. Major theorists such as Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault, Max Weber, Jacques Derrida, and Lev Vygotsky are included, along with many more recent educational theorists. Throughout the text, helpful hints and signposts are provided to alert readers to the potential pitfalls of applying theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovative and illuminating, \u003ci\u003eApplying Theory to Educational Research\u003c\/i\u003e offers a wealth of practical insights that will point the way for novice researchers struggling to navigate an often daunting intellectual obstacle course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJeff Adams\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Education at the University of Chester and Principal Editor of the \u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Art and Design Education.\u003c\/i\u003e He is the author of \u003ci\u003eDocumentary Graphic Novels\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSocial Realism\u003c\/i\u003e (2008) and co-author of \u003ci\u003eTeaching Through Contemporary Art\u003c\/i\u003e (2008).  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Cochrane\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Education at Edge Hill University. He is a co-author of \u003ci\u003eTeaching Science\u003c\/i\u003e (2009).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Dunne\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at Edge Hill University. She is a member of the British Educational Research Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 October 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470972359\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311016702092,"sku":"9780470972359","price":61.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470972359_07d3f70a-0802-4c77-99ae-30aa54c07505.jpg?v=1780206522","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470972359","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}