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Whilst qualitative approaches are beginning to be more commonly
used and accepted in tourism, discussions of research methods have
rarely moved beyond practical considerations. Limited attention
given to the underlying philosophical and theoretical underpinnings
that influence the research process. This book links the theory
with research practice, to offer a more holistic account of how
qualitative research can be used in tourism. This book focuses
solely upon qualitative research in tourism and combines
discussions of the philosophies underpinning qualitative research
with chapters written in a reflexive style that demonstrate the
ways in which the techniques can be used. It is based on a range of
empirical tourism studies set in the context of theoretical
discussion. It demonstrates the benefits of using a range of
qualitative approaches to research tourism and the text explores
the ways in which a number of techniques, including participants
observation, memory work, biographical diaries, focus groups and
visual exercises, have been adopted by researchers from a range of
disciplinary backgrounds to undertake empirical research in
tourism. The book provides a range of case studi
This book bridges a major gap in knowledge by considering, through
a range of reflexive chapters from different disciplinary
backgrounds, both theoretical and practical issues relating to
community research methodologies. The international contributors
consider a number of key epistemological, ontological and
methodological questions. They explore what community peer research
means in a range of settings, for a range of people, for the
quality of data and subsequent findings, and for the production of
rigorous social research. The collection will also stimulate
thinking about how methodological advancement can be made in the
field. It is the first book of its kind to combine practical and
methodological reflections with clearly presented recommendations
about how the approach can be used. Presenting the latest thinking
in the field and providing summaries, case studies and review
questions, 'Community research for participation' will be
invaluable to students, researchers, academics and practitioners
who aim to place community members at the centre of their research.
The first to focus solely upon qualitative research in tourism,
this book combines discussions of the philosophies underpinning
qualitative research, with reflexive chapters that demonstrate how
these techniques can be used. Incorporating a range of case studies
written by leading international scholars, this book makes clear
the ways in which these pieces of research have been informed by
the authors' epistemological, ontological and methodological
standpoint. Based on a range of empirical tourism studies set in
the context of theoretical discussion, it demonstrates the benefits
of using a range of qualitative approaches to research tourism,
exploring the ways in which a number of techniques, including
participants observation, memory work, biographical diaries, focus
groups and visual exercises, have been adopted by researchers from
a range of disciplinary backgrounds to undertake empirical research
in tourism. An indispensable text for final year undergraduates,
Masters and PhD students embarking on research in the field, it
also will be a valuable title for academics with an interest in
either tourism research or qualitative methodology. Linking theory
with research practice, it offers a holistic account of qualitative
research in tourism.
This book bridges a major gap in knowledge by considering, through
a range of reflexive chapters from different disciplinary
backgrounds, both theoretical and practical issues relating to
community research methodologies. The international contributors
consider a number of key epistemological, ontological and
methodological questions. They explore what community peer research
means in a range of settings, for a range of people, for the
quality of data and subsequent findings, and for the production of
rigorous social research. The collection will also stimulate
thinking about how methodological advancement can be made in the
field. It is the first book of its kind to combine practical and
methodological reflections with clearly presented recommendations
about how the approach can be used. Presenting the latest thinking
in the field and providing summaries, case studies and review
questions, 'Community research for participation' will be
invaluable to students, researchers, academics and practitioners
who aim to place community members at the centre of their research.
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