Social Science Research Ethics in Africa E-Book

• Herausgeber: Springer International Publishing
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Serie: Research Ethics Forum
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

This book gives a voice to debates surrounding social science research ethics in Africa and brings them together in a coherent form to assist readers in being at the forefront of the discussions. The book gives an overview of the importance of research ethics in social sciences, as well as articulating the African influence on the subject matter. Subsequently it looks into specific frameworks and tools that researchers can apply in the process of doing research. Last but not least it also takes an in-depth look at traditional ethical issues pertaining to research in social sciences, through the lens of the African continent. This is the first book on social science research ethics in an African context and an indispensable resource for researchers, students, policy makers and research institutions in or interested in African research ethics.