The Practice of Qualitative Research by Patricia L. Leavy and Sharlene Hesse Biber (2005, Perfect)

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This textbook presents an engaging introduction to the theory and methods of qualitative research in the social sciences. The authors employ a "holistic" approach to research by tightly linking research questions with the appropriate set of qualitative methods. They cover all the key mainstream qualitative methods, as well as a number of more unconventional ones such as oral history, visual and unobtrusive methods, and present an overview of mixed-methods approaches. As part of their discussion of the ethical issues underpinning all social research, the authors raise important issues concerning the problems and prospects novice researchers confront in researching human subjects. Key Features: - ?Behind-the-Scenes? boxes provide valuable insights written by well-known qualitative researchers on problems and issues they have encountered in their research - Discussion questions, created and tested by undergraduate students, aimed at generating further thinking, group debates and practice work with the various methods and methodologies reviewed - In-depth examples carried through each chapter, so that students can see how different approaches to a particular topic allows a researcher to ask certain questions and gain particular kinds of insights - A thoroughly up-to-date analysis of the range of computer software programs available - Lists of suggested websites so that students can continue to research topics of interest, exploring recent work in the field. The Practice of Qualitative Research will be an invaluable textbook for students at upper undergraduate and graduate levels across the social sciences. Examples are drawn from a range of disciplines including sociology, education, commnication, and psychology. The candid wisdom and tips from leading researchers will help students with the day-to-day process of completing a successful research project.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0761928278
ISBN-13
9780761928270
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45949935

Product Key Features

Author
Patricia L. Leavy, Sharlene Hesse Biber
Publication Name
Practice of Qualitative Research
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
416 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
H62.H478 2006
Reviews
Hesse-Biber and Leavy have provided us with an excellent textbook for the beginning level of the study of qualitative research. It is just technical enough that an intelligent under graduate could use it to produce an elementary level research using some of the cookie cutter methodology presented in the how-to sections of the chapters.
Table of Content
I. The Qualitative Paradigm1. The Craft of Qualitative Research: A Holistic Approach 2. The Research Process3. The Ethics of Social ResearchII. Methods of Data Collection4. In-Depth Interview 5. Oral History: A Collaborative Method of (Auto)Biography Interview6. Focus Group Interviews 7. Ethnography 8. Content Analysis and Unobtrusive Methods9. Mixed Methods Research III. Analysis and Representation10. Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative Data11. The Research Nexus: Staying Centered and Building Knowledge
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Research
Lccn
2005-008591
Dewey Decimal
001.42
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Social Science