Product Detail

Five Ways of Doing Qualitative Analysis: Phenomenological Psychology, Grounded Theory, Discourse Analysis, Narrative Research, and Intuitive Inquiry

Wertz, Frederick J.

Pricing & Availability
Available: 0
List Price:$65.00

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Guilford Publications Incorporated
ISBN:	1-60918-142-5 (1609181425)
ISBN-13:	978-1-60918-142-0 (9781609181420)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2011
Publish Date:	04/11
Weight:	1.41 Lbs.
Pages:	434
Carton Quantity:	28
Subject Class:	SOC (Sociology)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View

Class Specifications

Abstract:

This unique text provides a broad introduction to qualitative analysis together with concrete demonstrations and comparisons of five major approaches. Leading scholars apply their respective analytic lenses to a narrative account and interview featuring "Teresa," a young opera singer who experienced a career-changing illness. The resulting analyses vividly exemplify what each approach looks like in action. The researchers then probe the similarities and differences among their approaches; their distinctive purposes and strengths; the role, style, and subjectivity of the individual researcher; and the scientific and ethical complexities of conducting qualitative research. Also included are the research participant's responses to each analysis of her experience. A narrative account from another research participant, "Gail," can be used by readers to practice the kinds of analysis explored in the book.