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From back An introduction and guide to content analysis as an approach to documentary research, this book is designed for the beginner as well as for the professional social scientist of humanist. The book integrates a model of the communication process, research designs, and techniques of content analysis. There is extensive discussion of the role of computers, the use of which enables the analyst to forego many of the most laborious research tasks in order to devote more time to the more creative aspects of their work.