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This exciting new text consolidates the hows and whys of researching powerful people. Written by a leading authority in the field, this book introduces the reader to a significant area of methodology, and provides a research-based contribution to elite and leadership studies. It offers a truly international perspective that will appeal to those studying and working with elites in a variety of contexts. Useful features include: - A variety of case studies and examples linked to over 1000 sources and resources - Extensive use of figures throughout the text to illustrate key points - Templates and models for planning and presentations The book promotes a practical future-oriented approach to support and inspire academic, professional and civil society researchers at all levels. It introduces new research frameworks and facilitates critical techniques through Critical Process Analysis. This is a must-have resource and an excellent new addition to the field of elite and leadership studies.
This is an excellent and timely addition to the literature on elites and I would strongly recommend this book to those who are new to this field and are looking for a thorough overview of elites as well as practical guidance on researching, analysing and publishing on this group William Harvey The University of Sydney Business School
| List of figures | p. ix |
| About the author | p. xii |
| Acknowledgements | p. xiii |
| List of abbreviations | p. xv |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Why research powerful people? | p. 1 |
| Who the book is for | p. 9 |
| Key concepts | p. 10 |
| How the book was researched | p. 12 |
| A quick guide to the book | p. 14 |
| The chapters | p. 15 |
| Understanding | p. 19 |
| Origins | p. 21 |
| Anthropology | p. 22 |
| History | p. 30 |
| Philosophy | p. 41 |
| Up-system research | p. 46 |
| Theory | p. 54 |
| Power | p. 58 |
| Elites | p. 63 |
| Leadership | p. 68 |
| Populace | p. 77 |
| Critique | p. 81 |
| Doing | p. 89 |
| Literature | p. 91 |
| Searching | p. 92 |
| Reviewing | p. 94 |
| Topics | p. 99 |
| Planning | p. 111 |
| Design | p. 112 |
| Focus | p. 114 |
| Problematization | p. 119 |
| Definitions | p. 121 |
| Access | p. 124 |
| Integrity | p. 128 |
| Frameworks | p. 136 |
| Direct | p. 137 |
| Indirect | p. 139 |
| Networks and systems | p. 145 |
| Data | p. 153 |
| Sources | p. 156 |
| Selection | p. 175 |
| Testing | p. 176 |
| Using | p. 183 |
| Analysis | p. 185 |
| Comparison | p. 186 |
| Causation | p. 190 |
| Consistency | p. 195 |
| Contra-arguments | p. 200 |
| Common sense | p. 202 |
| Critical Process Analysis | p. 204 |
| Conceptualization | p. 207 |
| Outcomes | p. 211 |
| Reporting | p. 212 |
| Presentation | p. 215 |
| Influencing change | p. 217 |
| Appendices - Tools and templates for research planning | p. 223 |
| Mapping a case study within a conceptual framework | p. 225 |
| Linking the elements of a research study | p. 226 |
| A basic research design | p. 227 |
| A basic Gantt chart | p. 229 |
| Achieving focus at, or across, specific levels | p. 230 |
| Systematic links from topic to data collection | p. 231 |
| Making distinctions between elite and leadership roles | p. 233 |
| Explaining the focus of a study | p. 234 |
| Standard research frameworks | p. 235 |
| Relating basic questions to frameworks and information sources | p. 239 |
| Comparing journalistic and academic approaches to access | p. 241 |
| Instruments to implement power | p. 242 |
| The structure of a press release | p. 244 |
| Glossary | p. 245 |
| Internet sources | p. 254 |
| References | p. 261 |
| Index | p. 311 |
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ISBN: 9780857024299
ISBN-10: 0857024299
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 336
Published: 18th May 2012
Dimensions (cm): 24.1 x 17.2
x 2.0
Weight (kg): 0.562
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