Interviews in Qualitative Research

1st Edition

Nigel King; Christine Horrocks
eISBN-13: 9781446243275

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Interviewing is used very widely in qualitative research, and takes many different forms. The qualitative interview is also a method that is constantly evolving, in response both to theoretical and technological developments. </p>
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<p>King and Horrocks present a clear and thorough guide to the use of interviews in contemporary qualitative research. Writing in an accessible style, with many practical examples, the authors explore: </p>
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<p>- The key debates in the philosophy and theory underlying interview methods </p>
<p>- How to design and carry out interviews </p>
<p>- The special requirements of group and remote (telephone and online) interviewing</p>
<p>- The central issues of reflexivity and ethics. </p>
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<p>The book also features a chapter which introduces the principles and practice of the thematic analysis of interview data, and the book concludes with a detailed consideration of the use of interviews in two major qualitative research traditions: phenomenological and narrative approaches.</p>
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<p>Interviews in Qualitative Research is a must-have text for students and researchers planning to use interview methods for themselves. It is aimed at a broad range of disciplines with examples drawn from across the social, educational and health sciences.</p>
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ISBNs 9781446204092, 1446243273, 9781412912570, 9781446243275, 9781412912563, 9781412912563, 9781412912570, 9781412912570
Language English
Number of Pages 256
Edition 1st