Doing Open Social Science: A Guide for Researchers by Patrick Dunleavy and Timothy Monteath is the first comprehensive book dedicated to the principles and practices of open research specifically within the social sciences. It explains how open science seeks to make research across disciplines more accessible, transparent, trustworthy, and reusable for the benefit of both researchers and society. Designed for scholars at all career stages, the book combines practical guidance with theoretical insights into open research practices. Organized into four parts, it explores the foundations and philosophy of open social science, approaches to improving research reproducibility through practices such as open data and systematic documentation, and the application of openness within qualitative social science research, including interviews, case studies, fieldwork, archival analysis, and citizen social science. It also examines evolving research cultures through discussions of accessible research communication, maximising impact, and open-access publishing, concluding with reflections on the future of open social science and its potential to strengthen the sustainability and progress of academic research. Overall, the book serves as an essential resource for doctoral students, early career researchers, academics, and practitioners seeking to engage more effectively with open research practices

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