Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences presents a broad coverage of the theoretical and historical context of the field of qualitative research as it is applied to a variety of social science disciplines. It presents a variety of qualitative research approaches and the processes through which data are gathered and organized; and it addresses issues of analyzing data, presenting completed qualitative research, and evaluating and judging research. The book combines both theoretical and practical information. Newer issues related to studying social cultures (e.g. Facebook), web2.0 and 3.0 computing, sharing data using widgets, and globalization are also addressed. INDICE: PART I. CONCEPTUAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXTChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Qualitative Research—A Reflexive StanceChapter 3. Ethical Issues in Qualitative ResearchChapter 4. Conceptualizing Research ApproachesChapter 5. A Detailed Examination of Common ApproachesChapter 6. A Review of Additional Research ApproachesPART II. THE QUALITATIVE RESEARCH PROCESSChapter 7. Planning and Conceptualizing a Qualitative Research StudyChapter 8. Social Media, the Internet, and TechnologyChapter 9. A Review of Research LiteratureChapter 10. InterviewingChapter 11. Additional Methods of Gathering DataPART III. THE FINAL PRODUCTChapter 12. Drawing Meaning from the DataChapter 13. Communicating Your IdeasChapter 14. Judging the Research Process and ProductEpilogue: Social Science and the Future of Qualitative ResearchGlossary
- ISBN: 978-1-4129-9864-2
- Editorial: SAGE Publications, Inc
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 448
- Fecha Publicación: 29/10/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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