Narratives in Social Science Research
- ISBN-10
- 1412931762
- ISBN-13
- 9781412931762
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 168
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-02-24
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Author
- Barbara Czarniawska
Description
Narratives in Social Science Research introduces students to the use of narrative methodology as a research tool. It offers a useful and rigorous framework for the application of these devices within qualitative research. This practically-orientated text provides: · An historical overview of the development of the narrative approach within the social sciences · A guide to how narrative methods can be applied in fieldwork · An explanation of how to incorporate a narrative approach within a research project · Guidelines for interpreting collected or produced narratives · A student-focused approach - key arguments and methods are illustrated by case-studies and lists of further reading Written in an accessible and engaging manner, this detailed text will be a useful resource for researchers and students taking courses in qualitative research across a variety of social disciplines.
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