Quantity and Quality in Social Research
This book focuses upon the debate about quantitative and qualitative research which took root in the 1960s, although many of the central themes go back centuries. The basic terms of the debate have been felt in many of the disciplines which make u...
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The notion of quality features prominently in contemporary discourse. Numerous ratings, rankings, metrics, auditing, accreditation, benchmarking, smileys, reviews, and international comparisons are all used regularly to capture quality. This book paves the way in exploring the socio-political implications of evaluative statements, with a specific focus on the contribution of the concept of quality to these processes. Drawing on perspectives from the history of ideas, sociology, political science and public management, Dahler-Larsen asks what is the role of quality, and more specifically quality inscriptions, such as measurement? What do they accomplish? And finally, as a consequence of all this, does the term quality make it possible to deal with public issues in a way that lives up to democratic standards? This cross-disciplinary book will be of interest to scholars and students across various fields, including sociology, social epistemology, political science, public policy, and
Quality
The notion of quality features prominently in contemporary discourse. Numerous ratings, rankings, metrics, auditing, accreditation, benchmarking, smileys, reviews, and international comparisons are all used regularly to capture quality.¿ This book...
Quality Meats
'Luke is the true vanguard for all things meats and cooking. This book is so awesome.' - Matty Matheson, chef, author, and actor/producer of The Bear Welcome to the essential companion for cooking and making epic Quality Meats, whether you're a beginner, expert or somewhere in between. From easy recipes for grilling and roasting your favourite cuts, to small plates, sandwiches and smoked briskets, to more ambitious undertakings like homemade sausages and charcuterie, acclaimed chef Luke Powell has you covered. Featuring over 90 recipes with friendly, detailed instructions and step-by-step photography, along with a host of sides, desserts and accompaniments. This fully photographed, wibalin-textured hardback also includes special features on salami and brisket. Luke worked in top-level kitchens for decades before pursuing his passion for charcuterie and is the founder and owner of the hatted restaurant turned smallgoods wholesaler LP's Quality Meats. He has a chef's approach to flavour
Decision Quality
Add value with every decision using a simple yet powerful framework Few things are as valuable in business, and in life, as the ability to make good decisions. Can you imagine how much more rewarding your life and your business would be if every d...
Air Quality
The sixth edition of a bestseller, Air Quality provides students with a comprehensive overview of air quality, the science that continues to provide a better understanding of atmospheric chemistry and its effects on public health and the environme...
Good Quality
From its crude and uneasy beginnings thirty years ago, Chinese sperm banking has become a routine part of China's pervasive and restrictive reproductive complex. Today, there are sperm banks in each of China's twenty-two provinces, the biggest of ...
Quality Management
Quality Management is a comprehensive textbook specially designed to meet the needs of management students. The book explains the core concepts of quality management through practical applications and supplements them with numerous solved examples...
Quality Whitetails
Drs Karl V Miller and R Larry Marchinton have assembled the expertise of some of the most knowledgeable white-tailed deer biologists across North America. These authorities provide in-depth explanations of deer population biology and genetics and ...
Power Quality
Both deregulation in the electrical supply industry and the creation of new electricity markets present electric utility companies with the challenge of becoming more efficient without compromising quality of service. Providing new solutions for t...
Quality Management
In the past, when goods and services were simpler, measurement of quality was self-evident. As business became more complicated, so too did the implementation of quality management and our ability to measure it. Ultimately, the practice of quality...
Data Quality
Discover how to achieve business goals by relying on high-quality, robust data In Data Quality: Empowering Businesses with Analytics and AI, veteran data and analytics professional delivers a practical and hands-on discussion on how to accelerate ...
Quality Time
"Att vi fyra kan ha trevligt och roligt, uppleva en härlig gemenskap, förvisso utan att umgås, är en gåta. Hur är detta möjligt? Hur kommer det sig?" I en vindsvåning i Stockholm har berättaren quality time med sina tre barn, Sladdisen, ...