TY  - BOOK
AU  - Williams, Christopher
TI  - Researching power, elites and leadership 
SN  - 9780857024299
U1  - 658.4092 22
PY  - 2012///
CY  - London
PB  - Sage Publications 
KW  - Power (Social sciences)
KW  - Elite (Social sciences)
KW  - Leadership
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. [261]-310) and index; 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 ONE: UNDERSTANDING. Origins ; Theory --       PART TWO: DOING. Literature ; Planning ; Frameworks ; Data -- PART THREE: USING. Analysis ; Outcomes -- Tools and Templates for Research Planning
N2  - "This exciting new text consolidates the how's and why's 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." -- Publisher's website
ER  -