Qualitative Methodology And Sociology

Author : Amir Marvasti
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0761948619

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Qualitative Research in Sociology by Amir Marvasti Pdf

Qualitative Research in Sociology offers a hands-on guide to doing qualitative research in sociology. It provides an introductory survey of the methodological and theoretical dimensions of qualitative research as practiced by those interested in the study of social life. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Practically focused throughout, the book also offers constructive advice for students analyzing and writing their research projects. The book has a flowing narrative and student-friendly structure which makes it accessible to and popular with students. It will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective qualitative research in both sociology and courses in social research across the social sciences.

Author : Paul Atkinson,Sara Delamont
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1617 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446275702

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SAGE Qualitative Research Methods by Paul Atkinson,Sara Delamont Pdf

SAGE has been a major force shaping the field of qualitative methods, not just in its specialist methods journals like Qualitative Inquiry but in the ′empirical′ journals such as Social Studies of Science. Delving into SAGE′s deep backlist of qualitative research methods journals, Paul Atkinson and Sara Delmont, editors of Qualitative Research, have selected over 70 articles to represent SAGE′s distinctive contribution to methods publishing in general and qualitative research in particular. This collection includes research from the past four decades and addresses key issues or controversies, such as: explanations and defences of qualitative methods; ethics; research questions and foreshadowed problems; access; first days in the field; field roles and rapport; practicalities of data collection and recording; data analysis; writing and (re) presentation; the rise of auto-ethnography; life history, narrative and autobiography; CA and DA; and alternatives to the logocentric (such as visual methods).

Author : Howard Schwartz,Jerry Jacobs
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1979-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780029281604

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Qualitative Sociology by Howard Schwartz,Jerry Jacobs Pdf

Efforts to reconstruct the reality of a social scene have evolved numerous theoretical and methodological strategies. Qualitative sociology fills the gap in existing literature by providing a comprehensive and detailed treatment of the broad range of non-quantitative methods currently being used in sociological research, with the conceptual rationales for each method. Recognizing the need for a clear, concise discussion of both the theoretical and practical aspects of "reality reconstruction" and "formal sociology," Drs. Schwartz and Jacobs draw on the theories and strategies of Weber, Mead, Blumer, Glaser, Straus, Simmel, Goffman, Schutz, Garfinkel, and Cicourel, among others, to justify, explain, and illustrate: field studies participant observation (ethnography) interviewing life histories and personal accounts the analysis of unobtrusive measures audio-visual techniques methods of studying and subjectivity phenomenology and more Thus, the authors not only describe the various theories and methods, but they add to the reader's understanding by providing insight into who has used the methods and why, and by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each method. They also supplement the text throughout with a collection of case studies which illustrate the kind of substantive work qualitative research can produce. No other available text covers as many methods as are described in Qualitative Sociology. All the methods are examined in an informal, conversational style, making the discussion accessible to the student with no previous knowledge of qualitative theories and practices.

Author : David Silverman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037841330

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Qualitative Methodology and Sociology by David Silverman Pdf

Author : William J. Filstead
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037485278

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Qualitative Methodology: Firsthand Involvement with the Social World by William J. Filstead Pdf

Author : Lisa M. Given
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1073 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412941631

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The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods: A-L ; Vol. 2, M-Z Index by Lisa M. Given Pdf

An encyclopedia about various methods of qualitative research.

Author : Kevin Young,Michael Atkinson
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781780522975

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Qualitative Research on Sport and Physical Culture by Kevin Young,Michael Atkinson Pdf

Addresses issues in methodology, contemporary issues in research methods and innovative trends in qualitative research that are addressed through case study examples from areas of research in sport studies. This title includes: historical methods; ethnography; auto-ethnography; embodied methods; interviewing; and, narratives.

Author : Martyn Hammersley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134978779

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Dilemma Qualitative Method by Martyn Hammersley Pdf

First Published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Gale Miller,Robert Dingwall
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997-06-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1446225054

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Context and Method in Qualitative Research by Gale Miller,Robert Dingwall Pdf

A critical examination of the principles and practice of qualitative research is provided in this book which examines the interplay between context and method, making it invaluable for both the experienced and the beginning researcher. A range of methodological and practical issues central to the concerns of qualitative researchers are addressed. These include: the validity and plausibility of qualitative methods; the problems encountered using specific techniques in a range of social settings; and the moral issues raised in qualitative research. These themes are related to practical issues which are illustrated by a breadth of examples and in-depth case studies. The contributors look at the methods and strategies that they have used to study everyday life, and make suggestions to readers on why and how they might conduct their own studies. They raise issues that go beyond `cookbook' discussions of issues such as how to enter social settings, manage the subjects of one's research and ask `good' questions in the process of formulating research strategies. These issues are addressed within the framework of the larger purposes and uses of qualitative research where specific methodological problems are not used as ends in themselves.

Author : Mike Michael
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351133531

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The Research Event by Mike Michael Pdf

How can we research the not-as-yet? The Research Event is concerned with enabling and nurturing an empirical and analytic sensibility that can address – that is speculate on – the emergent and the prospective in social life. A distinctive and novel contribution, this book introduces and expands on the notion of the ‘research event’, equipping the researcher with the speculative means to connect with the changing landscape of social scientific research. As such the research event is understood as a fluid, unfolding process that encompasses a multitude of heterogeneous ingredients, ranging from the formulation of research questions, through the vagaries of participant engagement, to the practices of writing and dissemination. The book aims to provide social science researchers with practical and conceptual heuristics for the ‘opening up’ of research practice so that it better engages with, but also better provokes, the possibilities that are entailed in the doing of social research. Inventively and entertainingly, the book draws on many of the author's own empirical examples to illustrate critically the use and value of these heuristics. As a research event in itself, this book is a speculation on prospective methodologies and an invitation to explore the possibilities of social research. This book will appeal to a broad range of social science researchers, from advanced undergraduates to established scholars. It will be a key reading in advanced BA and MA courses on alternative research methodologies, or a supplementary reading on more traditional courses aiming to include emerging methods.

Author : Rosanna Hertz,Jonathan B. Imber
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995-08-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780803970373

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Studying Elites Using Qualitative Methods by Rosanna Hertz,Jonathan B. Imber Pdf

Few social researchers study elites because elites, by their nature, are very difficult to access. The contributors to this volume provide valuable insights on how researchers can successfully penetrate elite settings. As the authors reflect on their experiences, they provide constructive advice as well as cautionary tales about how they learned to maneuver and become accepted in a world that is often closed to them. This book's coverage includes three broad research domains: business elites, professional elites, and community and political elites. Although the studies focus on qualitative methodology, even researchers who emphasize more quantitative methods will benefit from this volume's thoughtful observations on how researchers gather data, construct interview strategies, write about their subjects, and experience the research process. A wide range of researchers in organizational studies, sociology, political science, and many other fields will find this volume to be an important guide to the many subtle and elusive features of conducting successful research with these groups.

Author : Steven W. Kleinknecht,Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott,Carrie B. Sanders
Publisher : Canadian Scholars
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773380971

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The Craft of Qualitative Research by Steven W. Kleinknecht,Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott,Carrie B. Sanders Pdf

The Craft of Qualitative Research is a consultative handbook that offers students a superb introduction to the practice of conducting qualitative research. Kleinknecht, van den Scott, and Sanders bring together a rich collection of perspectives, ideas, and experiences from scholars and professionals who span all stages of the academic career, from graduate students to emeritus professors. Highly accessible and practical, this text equips readers with the tools necessary to manage and overcome obstacles, biases, and power dynamics while researching in the field. Over the course of ten sections, every stage of the qualitative research process is explored, including planning, reflecting on ethical considerations, gaining entry to the field, collecting and analyzing data, leaving the field, and disseminating findings. Representing a diversity of academic disciplines, the fifty-five contributors share their knowledge gained and challenges encountered on the ground, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of doing fieldwork. Filled with sound advice, engaging stories, and active learning exercises, this edited collection will help develop the skills and confidence needed to conduct qualitative research, making it the perfect resource for students in the social sciences, particularly sociology, anthropology, criminology, health studies, and social work.

Author : Amir Marvasti
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0761948600

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Qualitative Research in Sociology by Amir Marvasti Pdf

Qualitative Research in Sociology offers a hands-on guide to doing qualitative research in sociology. It provides an introductory survey of the methodological and theoretical dimensions of qualitative research as practiced by those interested in the study of social life. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Practically focused throughout, the book also offers constructive advice for students analyzing and writing their research projects. The book has a flowing narrative and student-friendly structure which makes it accessible to and popular with students. It will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective qualitative research in both sociology and courses in social research across the social sciences.

Author : Ian Shaw,Nick Gould
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2001-10-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446235027

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Qualitative Research in Social Work by Ian Shaw,Nick Gould Pdf

`A really fine book... an impressive work that adds much to the development of the use of qualitative methodology in social work research' - William J Reid, University at Albany 'The back cover of the book proclaims that "Qualitative Research in Social Work will be essential reading for all students, practitioners and researchers undertaking social work research." That just about sums it up for me' - British Journal of Social Work `This book is a significant milestone in the development of social work research. It is characterized by an unparalleled command of the field of qualitative research in social work, and by a commitment to an understanding of the demands and potential of day-to-day social work practice' - Mike Fisher, Director of Research, National Institute for Social Research `Qualitative Research in Social Work edited by Ian Shaw and Nick Gould, provides a state-of-the-art exposition and analysis of qualitative inquiry in relation to social work.... The book has an unusual degree of coherence for one with several authors. The five chapters by the editors (parts one and three) do an exceptional job of providing the necessary background information and setting the context for the six application chapters and of highlighting and discussing the issues raised in those chapters. The editors are respected scholars well-versed in the theory and practice of qualitative research. Similarly, the contributing authors represent both considerable experience in this field and a diversity of interests. This combination makes Qualitative Research in Social Work an excellent text for students, practitioners, and researchers alike. It is a benchmark for social work progress in this area and points the way for the continued development of qualitative inquiry' - Professor Stanley L Witkin, Department of Social Work, University of Vermont There is a clear need for a book which treats qualitative research as a substantive theme within social work, setting epistemological and methodological issues in a context whereby the agenda is set by, and is relevant to, social work. Qualitative Research in Social Work is just such a book and will be immensely useful for students, practitioners and researchers interested in and undertaking social work research. In the introductory chapters the co-authors set qualitative research within a context of social work developments and problems. The central section provides additional topicality and directness through specially commissioned chapters from leading figures in this field each covering key qualitative methods and relating them to social work settings, and the final section which reviews qualitative research in social work, and aims to exemplify ways in which social work thought and practice can be advanced through research.

Author : Ashley T. Rubin
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781503628243

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Rocking Qualitative Social Science by Ashley T. Rubin Pdf

Unlike other athletes, the rock climber tends to disregard established norms of style and technique, doing whatever she needs to do to get to the next foothold. This figure provides an apt analogy for the scholar at the center of this unique book. In Rocking Qualitative Social Science, Ashley Rubin provides an entertaining treatise, corrective vision, and rigorously informative guidebook for qualitative research methods that have long been dismissed in deference to traditional scientific methods. Recognizing the steep challenges facing many, especially junior, social science scholars who struggle to adapt their research models to narrowly defined notions of "right," Rubin argues that properly nourished qualitative research can generate important, creative, and even paradigm-shifting insights. This book is designed to help people conduct good qualitative research, talk about their research, and evaluate other scholars' work. Drawing on her own experiences in research and life, Rubin provides tools for qualitative scholars, synthesizes the best advice, and addresses the ubiquitous problem of anxiety in academia. Ultimately, this book argues that rigorous research can be anything but rigid.