Graham Crow is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Methodology at the University of Edinburgh, UK. He was also Deputy Director of the ESRC National Centre for Research Methods, is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and was awarded the BSA Distinguished Service Award in 2021. His interests include the sociology of community and research methodology.

• Chapter 1. Ann Oakley’s ideas in context Chapter 2. Ann Oakley’s life and career Chapter 3. Gender, housework and motherhood Chapter 4. Quantitative and qualitative methods Chapter 5. Policy relevance and accumulated knowledge Chapter 6. Historical biographical research Chapter 7. Autobiography, interviews, novels, poetry and essays Chapter 8. Ann Oakley’s legacy Appendix 1. Ann Oakley’s publications Appendix 2. Sources and further reading

Graham Crow beautifully illuminates the personal, political, intellectual and creative tapestry of Ann Oakley's extensive and wide-ranging work and legacy. A real delight.

Graham Crow is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Methodology at the University of Edinburgh, UK. He was also Deputy Director of the ESRC National Centre for Research Methods, is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and was awarded the BSA Distinguished Service Award in 2021. His interests include the sociology of community and research methodology.

• Chapter 1. Ann Oakley’s ideas in context Chapter 2. Ann Oakley’s life and career Chapter 3. Gender, housework and motherhood Chapter 4. Quantitative and qualitative methods Chapter 5. Policy relevance and accumulated knowledge Chapter 6. Historical biographical research Chapter 7. Autobiography, interviews, novels, poetry and essays Chapter 8. Ann Oakley’s legacy Appendix 1. Ann Oakley’s publications Appendix 2. Sources and further reading

Graham Crow beautifully illuminates the personal, political, intellectual and creative tapestry of Ann Oakley's extensive and wide-ranging work and legacy. A real delight.

Graham Crow is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Methodology at the University of Edinburgh, UK. He was also Deputy Director of the ESRC National Centre for Research Methods, is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and was awarded the BSA Distinguished Service Award in 2021. His interests include the sociology of community and research methodology.

• Chapter 1. Ann Oakley’s ideas in context Chapter 2. Ann Oakley’s life and career Chapter 3. Gender, housework and motherhood Chapter 4. Quantitative and qualitative methods Chapter 5. Policy relevance and accumulated knowledge Chapter 6. Historical biographical research Chapter 7. Autobiography, interviews, novels, poetry and essays Chapter 8. Ann Oakley’s legacy Appendix 1. Ann Oakley’s publications Appendix 2. Sources and further reading

Graham Crow beautifully illuminates the personal, political, intellectual and creative tapestry of Ann Oakley's extensive and wide-ranging work and legacy. A real delight.