Discovering Qualitative Methods

In <em>Discovering Qualitative Methods</em> Third Edition researchers Carol A. B. Warren and Tracy Xavia Karner emphasize the process of social research--from the initial idea to the final paper journal article or scholarly monograph. Establishing the theoretical underpinnings and applications of qualitative research the authors offer comprehensive yet straightforward coverage that includes the major types of qualitative analysis: field research or ethnography interviews documents and images. They also discuss the historical background and evolution of research practices in turn teaching students how to generate and develop their own rigorous practices. A thorough versatile text <em>Discovering Qualitative Methods</em> Third Edition is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in qualitative methods and general research methods. It is also appropriate for qualitative methods courses in other social science disciplines including anthropology business communications education journalism and social work.<br>