'The book is an extremely valuable resource for students and new
researchers who embark on qualitative research in sociology and the
social sciences. It will be a valuable source for those who teach
qualitative research methods in not only the social sciences but
also in other disciplines, including health science. I
wholeheartedly recommend this book' - "Australian Journal of
Primary Health
"
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 practised 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 analysing and
writing their research projects.
Key features of the book include:
. An innovative framework - combining different methodologies
and approaches.
. A variety of real-life' examples and case studies - enriches
the book for the reader
. A set of practical exercises in each chapter - pedagogical and
student-focussed throughout.
. International in focus - offers a wide-ranging set of
approaches and debates
. A broad coverage - includes discussions of ethnography, visual
analysis, ethical issues, discourse and conversation analysis and
report-writing
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."
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