Full Description
This book is a practical guide to conducting and analysing qualitative research. It explores some of the more commonly used types of qualitative research methods, the management of qualitative research, and the different areas of application. This fourth edition includes updated references and examples throughout the text as well as a new chapter on conducting cross-cultural research qualitatively.
Contents
PART 1 BACKGROUND TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH; 1 METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORKS INTERVIEWING METHOD; 4 FOCUS GROUPS; 5 UNOBTRUSIVE METHODS; 6 NARRATIVE ENQUIRY METHODOLOGY: LIFE AND ORAL HISTORY, LIFE STORY AND BIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH; 7 MEMORY-WORK; 8 ETHNOGRAPHY; 9 PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH; 10 QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY RESEARCH; 11 GROUNDED THEORY RESEARCH; PART 3 MANAGING PROCESS; 13 WRITING A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH PROPOSAL; 14 WRITING A QUALITATIVE THE 'VULNERABLE'; 16 CONDUCTING CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVELY; 17 RESEARCH: NEW DIRECTIONS; GLOSSARY; REFERENCES; INDEX
