Qualitative Research through Case Studies

1st Edition

Max Travers
eISBN-13: 9781446276273

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`The great strength of this book is that it provides a clear and well-structured overview of some of the diverse approaches that are currently available within the qualitative tradition′ - British Journal of Educational Psychology</p>
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<p>Although most undergraduates are able to collect qualitative data without too much difficulty, they are often less successful in turning this into an interesting, theoretically-informed analysis.</p>
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<p>Qualitative Research through Case Studies will help students improve the quality of their work through introducing a wide range of traditions, including interpretive approaches such as grounded theory, dramaturgical analysis, ethnomethodology and conversation analysis and political approaches such as critical discourse analysis, feminism and postmodern ethnography.</p>
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<p>Each chapter introduces the theoretical assumptions of the tradition through discussing a number of case-studies: classic or exemplary studies which illustrate how different researchers have used qualitative methods in researching a variety of topics. There are also practical hints on designing undergraduate projects, exercises and a guide to further reading.</p>
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<p>The book is intended for students in a wide range of disciplines and should be particularly useful for complete beginners who are interested in conducting qualitative research as part o

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ISBNs 9780761968061, 1446276279, 9781446276273, 9780761968054, 9781446239353, 0761968067, 9780761968061, 1446239357
Language English
Number of Pages 211
Edition 1st