New approaches to qualitative research : wisdom and uncertainty / edited by Maggi Savin-Baden and Claire Howell Major.

Other author Savin-Baden, Maggi, 1960-
Other author Major, Claire Howell.
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Routledge, 2010.
Descriptionxiv, 181 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Education--Research.
Education--Research. --Methodology.
Qualitative research.

Review "Qualitative research has seen a surge of growth during the past decade. This is in large part because positivist approaches have not yielded the kinds of results that had been anticipated, and more researchers are seeking alternative perspectives to understand phenomena. The number of researchers using qualitative approaches continues to grow, yet there are few up-to-date guides to assist thinking broadly about qualitative research as a field of inquiry." "Over the decades the range of approaches has increased, which has led to an even greater lack of certainty about how to think about doing qualitative research. In considering key issues while offering practical guidance on how to work within the face of uncertainty, this book will be a valuable resource to this next generation of researchers." "In this book, the authors take the stance that qualitative research is a broad approach that encompasses and even encourages difference and uncertainty, and here at last they provide a route-map to this uncertain but fruitful line of inquiry. This vital text is ideal for professional researchers, final-year undergraduates and postgraduates in a range of subject areas."--BOOK JACKET.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009050241
ISBN9780415572408 (hardback)
ISBN0415572401 (hardback)
ISBN9780415572415 (pbk.)
ISBN041557241X (pbk.)
ISBN9780203849873 (ebk.)
ISBN0203849876 (ebk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB1028 .N364 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold