Discovering Qualitative Methods
Ethnography, Interviews, Documents, and Images
3rd Edition
Published on 28. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-19-934962-3 (ISBN)
Description
In Discovering Qualitative Methods, Third Edition, researchers Carol A. B. Warren and Tracy Xavia Karner emphasize the process of social research--from the initial idea to the final paper, journal article, or scholarly monograph. Establishing the theoretical underpinnings and applications of qualitative research, the authors offer comprehensive yet straightforward coverage that includes the major types of qualitative analysis: field research or ethnography, interviews, documents, and images. They also discuss the historical background and evolution of research practices, in turn teaching students how to generate and develop their own rigorous practices. A thorough, versatile text, Discovering Qualitative Methods, Third Edition, is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in qualitative methods and general research methods. It is also appropriate for qualitative methods courses in other social science disciplines including anthropology, business, communications, education, journalism, and social work.
Reviews / Votes
The authors' writing style is accessible and straightforward. This is one of the best books currently available for engaging sociology students in the process of doing qualitative research. It has served me well. * Peter Grahame, Pennsylvania State University* Discovering Qualitative Methods is far more thorough than texts that I have used in the past. It gives students a broader exposure to issues in research methods and enables them to use their sociological imaginations to devise their own specific research questions. The authors really break down the key issues in research methods. They provide a 'map' for actually doing real research. This is absolutely invaluable. I would definitely adopt a new edition of this book. * Dana M. Greene, University of North Carolina
* Discovering Qualitative Methods uses an ethnographic lens through which to portray and induct students into qualitative research. The authors do a great job of covering the important topics related to the subject. I have been describing this book to colleagues as a delightful read. The basic everyday aspects of doing research are laid out in a plain and straightforward way for students. * Raewyn Bassett, Dalhousie University
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More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
485 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-934962-3 (9780199349623)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Carol A. B. Warren is Professor Emerita of Sociology at the University of Kansas.
Tracy Xavia Karner is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Houston.
Tracy Xavia Karner is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Houston.
Content
Preface: Welcome to the Study of Qualitative Methods
Acknowledgments
PART I
Chapter 1. Introduction to Qualitative Methods
Chapter 2. The Law, Politics, and Ethics of Qualitative Research
PART II
Chapter 3. Ethnography: Setting and Entree
Chapter 4. Roles and Relationships in Ethnographic Research
Chapter 5. Writing Fieldnotes
Chapter 6. The Interview: From Research Questions to Interview Questions
Chapter 7. The Interview: Interaction, Talk, and Text
Chapter 8. The Textual and the Visual as Qualitative Data: Documents, Images, and the Internet
PART III
Chapter 9. Analyzing Qualitative Data: Fieldnotes, Transcripts, Documents, and Images
Chapter 10. Writing Well
References
Index
Acknowledgments
PART I
Chapter 1. Introduction to Qualitative Methods
Chapter 2. The Law, Politics, and Ethics of Qualitative Research
PART II
Chapter 3. Ethnography: Setting and Entree
Chapter 4. Roles and Relationships in Ethnographic Research
Chapter 5. Writing Fieldnotes
Chapter 6. The Interview: From Research Questions to Interview Questions
Chapter 7. The Interview: Interaction, Talk, and Text
Chapter 8. The Textual and the Visual as Qualitative Data: Documents, Images, and the Internet
PART III
Chapter 9. Analyzing Qualitative Data: Fieldnotes, Transcripts, Documents, and Images
Chapter 10. Writing Well
References
Index