Researching Power, Elites and Leadership

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ISBN:9780857024299
Editorial: Sage Publications
Fecha de la edición:2012
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Nº Pág.:336
Idiomas:Ingles

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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.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Why Research Powerful People? Who the Book is For Key Concepts How the Book was Researched A Quick Guide to the Book The Chapters PART TWO: UNDERSTANDING Origins Anthropology History Philosophy Up-System Research Theory Power Elites Leadership Populace Critique PART THREE: DOING Literature Searching Reviewing Topics Planning Design Focus Problematization Definitions Access Integrity Frameworks Direct Indirect Networks and Systems Data Sources Selection Testing PART FOUR: USING Analysis Comparison Causation Consistency Contra-Arguments Common Sense Critical Process Analysis Conceptualization Outcomes Reporting Presentation Influencing Change Appendices - Tools and Templates for Research Planning Mapping a case study within a conceptual framework Linking the elements of a research study A basic research design A basic Gantt chart Achieving focus at, or across, specific levels Systematic links from topic to data collection Making distinctions between elite and leadership roles Explaining the focus of a study Standard research frameworks Relating basic questions to frameworks and information sources Comparing journalistic and academic approaches to access Instruments to implement power The structure of a press release Glossary Internet Sources References