<p>Uniting methods from disciplines across the social sciences and humanities, this hands-on guide develops a novel approach to doing document analysis. The authors present a framework for studying documents that enables you to conduct a rich and systematic analysis of documents in all their diversity.</p><p>Focussing on document analysis both in practice and as practice, the book provides you with an innovative and versatile toolkit for analysing print and digital documents. It also:</p><ul><li>Highlights the impacts of digitalisation on documents themselves and the methods used to study them</li><li>Has a strong focus on research ethics and critical engagement with digital sources</li><li>Offers practical guidance on preparing and doing a document analysis research project.</li></ul><p>The book offers insightful perspectives both on the indispensable role of documents in our society and practical advice on how you can best analyse documents and their significance. </p>