Sociology in Pictures: Research Methods 2nd Edition by Michael Haralambos

Sociology in Pictures: Research Methods, 2nd Edition, is a fresh and exciting publication based on styles from graphic novels and comics. It introduces research methods using entertaining and informative illustrations drawn by a leading comic artist. It offers an effective and novel learning experience.


Much of the material is taken from actual research ~ classics like William F. Whyte’s Street corner Society and more recent studies like Sudhir Venkatesh’s Gang Leader for a Day. It covers research methods for Sociology at A-level and introductory courses at university.


Additional topics in the 2nd edition include:

Reflexivity, objectivity, values and research, standpoint theory, assessing validity, constructing data
Online research - participating online, online interviews, virtual world interviews, online surveys
Further methods - non-participant observation, focus groups, operationalisation, visual methodologies