Working with Sensitizing Concepts

Analytical Field Research
Will van den Hoonaard - University of New Brunswik, Canada
September 1996 | 96 pages | Sage US
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In a focused and concise primer, Will C. van den Hoonaard's Working with Sensitizing Concepts reacquaints researchers with one of the most venerable yet basic tools of their discipline. Originating with Herbert Blumer in the 1950s, a sensitizing concept uses the language and expression from the research participant's perspective and sensitizes the researcher to more fruitful lines of inquiry. The author presents the history as well as the practical applications for using the sensitizing concepts technique. By using this book, the latest in the Qualitative Research Methods series, the novice researcher can start developing research questions and writing up the research by drawing proper generalizations. Will C. van den Hoonaard's Working with Sensitizing Concepts is the perfect volume for students and professionals in research methods, sociology, education, nursing, and communication.

Contents

Background and History

Background and History

The Critics

The Critics

Taking Distance from the Data

Taking Distance from the Data

Constructing Sensitizing Concepts

Constructing Sensitizing Concepts

Cross-Cultural Settings

Cross-Cultural Settings

Theoretical and Analytical Implications

Theoretical and Analytical Implications

Description

In a focused and concise primer, Will C. van den Hoonaard's Working with Sensitizing Concepts reacquaints researchers with one of the most venerable yet basic tools of their discipline. Originating with Herbert Blumer in the 1950s, a sensitizing concept uses the language and expression from the research participant's perspective and sensitizes the researcher to more fruitful lines of inquiry. The author presents the history as well as the practical applications for using the sensitizing concepts technique. By using this book, the latest in the Qualitative Research Methods series, the novice researcher can start developing research questions and writing up the research by drawing proper generalizations. Will C. van den Hoonaard's Working with Sensitizing Concepts is the perfect volume for students and professionals in research methods, sociology, education, nursing, and communication.

Contents

Background and History

Background and History

The Critics

The Critics

Taking Distance from the Data

Taking Distance from the Data

Constructing Sensitizing Concepts

Constructing Sensitizing Concepts

Cross-Cultural Settings

Cross-Cultural Settings

Theoretical and Analytical Implications

Theoretical and Analytical Implications

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Working with Sensitizing Concepts

Analytical Field Research


September 1996 | 96 pages | Sage US

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In a focused and concise primer, Will C. van den Hoonaard's Working with Sensitizing Concepts reacquaints researchers with one of the most venerable yet basic tools of their discipline. Originating with Herbert Blumer in the 1950s, a sensitizing concept uses the language and expression from the research participant's perspective and sensitizes the researcher to more fruitful lines of inquiry. The author presents the history as well as the practical applications for using the sensitizing concepts technique. By using this book, the latest in the Qualitative Research Methods series, the novice researcher can start developing research questions and writing up the research by drawing proper generalizations. Will C. van den Hoonaard's Working with Sensitizing Concepts is the perfect volume for students and professionals in research methods, sociology, education, nursing, and communication.

Table Of Contents:

  • Background and History
  • The Critics
  • Taking Distance from the Data
  • Constructing Sensitizing Concepts
  • Cross-Cultural Settings
  • Theoretical and Analytical Implications

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