An essential tool for those planning to undertake social research, this exceptional book tackles many of the specific concerns and issues that arise. A well structured text, it offers a comprehensive introduction to a range of important areas in project management, including:commissioning researchpreparing a tender or grant applicationrisk and stakeholder analysismanaging the field work and data analysisfinancial managementethics, confidentiality and copyright. This book provides a unique source of guidance for anyone seeking to commission, manage or carry out social research. It will especially benefit researchers working in a variety of different contexts, including those in academia, central or local government, 'quangos', public bodies or private consulting companies. | Managing Social Research by Roger Tarling, Paperback | Indigo Chapters