"Useful to anyone concerned about ameliorating social problems. Kimmel's use of actual case studies sensitizes the reader to potential pitfalls (e.g. labeling effects) associated with well-intentioned intrusion into real-world settings. . . . Thought-provoking exercises and recommended reading follow each chapter. An extensive bibliography and a useful subject index are also included." --Religious Studies Review "This trim volume offers an encyclopedic coverage of ethical issues and problems in applied research. . . . Ethics and Values in Applied Social Research is comprehensive in scope. . . . A useful resource manual for those who do applied research or teach about it. . . . Allan J. Kimmel does not resolve many of the dilemmas confronting social science researchers. . . . He does something better: He reminds us of the important questions." --Contemporary Psychology "Allan J. Kimmel provides a . . . complete discussion of ethical problems, dilemmas, and solutions researchers encounter in the conduct of social research. . . . A welcome and needed discussion . . . Interesting and helpful." --Qualitative Studies in Education Allan J. Kimmel provides an excellent detailed overview of the ethical dilemmas faced by those engaged in applied social research. He discusses many important issues from the perspective of the applied researcher, including such topics as informed consent, privacy rights, the role of values, and government and professional standards. The text suggests ways to resolve ethical conflicts and develop research alternatives, and presents case studies and discussion questions. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in any methods course, this volume is also a useful summary for the professional researcher dealing with the dilemmas of day-to-day practice.

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