Keywords in Qualitative Methods
A Vocabulary of Research Concepts
- Michael Bloor - University of Glasgow, UK
- Fiona Wood - Cardiff University, UK
This is an accessible and practical guide to qualitative techniques for students and researchers across the social and health sciences. An essential companion for any student, the book provides a wide-ranging coverage of qualitative methods complemented by extended illustration from the array of academic disciplines in which qualitative research is found and employed.
Comprehensive in its range of topics, each entry includes:
- A concise definition of the method
- A description of distinctive features
- Examples to convey the flavour of a technique or principle
- A critical and reflective evaluation of the method or approach under consideration
- Cross references to associated concepts within the dictionary
- A list of key readings
Written in a lively and reader-friendly style, this is an essential study guide for students and first-time researchers. It is a primary source of reference for advanced study, a necessary supplement to established textbooks, and a comprehensive reference guide to the specialized language of qualitative research across the social sciences.
'The book at hand is a very useful additional reference to the qualitative research methodology bibliography' - Qualitative Research
'The book at hand is a very useful additional reference to the qualitative research methodology bibliography' - Qualitative Research
Useful for students' dissertations - the writers appear to have the same values as our team so this book is a great addition to the reading list
This is a useful resourse that will be appreciated by our students as a quick reference guide
Many students arrive at university with a limited understanding of many of the key words and phrases that we often take for granted. This text provides a useful reference handbook for students to refer to in order to address these small, but often key misunderstandings.
Very helpful indeed to help define concepts but not much of a good structure for students to find their way in the labyrint of qualitative research
A useful 'dip-into' type book for students working fairly independently at the start of their projects. I have made a few copies available.
It is a great reference guide and does an excellent job of explaining the particulars of a given term, as well as including additional readings on the topic.
Sage College Publishing
