1. Introduction : reading between the lines -- 2. Paper tigers : social research and documentary studies -- 3. The joy of life : doing documentary research -- 4. Behind the scenes : records and archives -- 5. On the record : printed media and literature -- 6. Life and times : diaries, letters and autobiographies -- 7. A new leaf : connections and conclusions
Summary
"Documentary Research covers everything you need to know to make effective use of this research technique and will be a valuable resource for all students, researchers and academics carrying out extensive research, particularly in the areas of education, history and the social sciences."--BOOK JACKET
