A much-needed overview allowing the reader to sharpen their perspective in the realm of documentary research and to find paths to further information on different researc... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Alexander Geimer, University of Hamburg/University of Klagenfurt

This is an excellent introduction to documentary research methods in the social sciences. Both comprehensive and accessible, it will prove an invaluable resource for stud... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Kevin Myers, University of Birmingham

Malcolm Tight has written an excellent textbook on that taken-for-granted method - documentary research. He provides comprehensive and clear coverage of the whys, whats a... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Rosalind Edwards, Professor of Sociology, University of Southampton

Most social scientists engage in documentary research, but too few approach it with Tight’s rigour. With lessons drawn from a dozen disciplines, this accessibly-written b... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Jared Wesley, University of Alberta

In clear and cogent writing, Malcolm Tight articulates not only what documentary research is but also provides an illuminating guide to different genres, techniques, and ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Brian D. Schultz, Department of Teacher Education, Miami University

I would highly recommend this book to researchers in all fields, and especially policy and qualitative researchers. The author’s enthusiasm, expertise and understanding o... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ruthi Margulis

As a historian by training, but now within a Business School, this is a text to recommend to my students working on research projects (any level) to think this through at... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Bex Lewis, MMU Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University

Amazingly comprehensive for its slim size and very accessibly written, this book will provide an excellent introduction for students and novice researchers. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Brett Bligh, Department of Educational Research, Lancaster University

Much needed clear and comprehensive reference book from Tight on documentary research. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Elfrieda Fleischmann, Geography and research, Cedar College

Excellent book about documentary research. Students find it very useful to conduct their research. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Evgenia Theodotou, CASS School of Education & Communities, University of East London

This well-organised and practical text is a good introduction for students undertaking documentary research. It introduces a variety of genres of documents and provides a... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Louise Campbell, School of Education & Social Work, Dundee University

The book interrogates all critical issues related to documentary research Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Memory Mabika, Communication and Applied Language Studies, University of Venda

Interesting and readable introduction to the subject. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Paul Demetriou-Crane, Education, Havering College of FE And HE

We need to consider a wider range of research methods and approaches that does not rely on primary research methods. This book certainly provides useful information and i... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Tom Farrelly, Business & Social Studies, Tralee Institute of Technology

This book is good for secondary data research. Chapters 3, 5, 8, 12 and 13 are especially relevant for my module. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Yujie Hu, Faculty of Business, Leeds University

This book has supported the students to understand how to do documentary research. The book is comphrenshive but designed in a user friendly and accesible style. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Katie Ann Lee, School of Social Sciences and Law, Oxford Brookes University

an excellent textbook that will assists students at all levels, as well as researchers Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Richard Kotter, Geography & Environmental Management, Northumbria University

Clearly written and accessible this book gives a useful focus to a form of research which gets relatively scant coverage in generic social research methods texts. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Robin Sen, Department of Sociological Studies, The University of Sheffield