The Use of Personal Documents in Social Research Was Pioneered

question 29

Multiple Choice

The use of personal documents in social research was pioneered by Thomas and Znaniecki in their classic sociological work of what name?

• A)The Polish Peasant in Europe and America
• B)The American Diaries
• C)The Polish Diaries
• D)Classic Social Research

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