Narratives in Social Science Research
Author | : Barbara Czarniawska |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2004-02-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781412931762 |
ISBN-13 | : 1412931762 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Download or read book Narratives in Social Science Research written by Barbara Czarniawska and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-02-24 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narratives in Social Science Research introduces students to the use of narrative methodology as a research tool. It offers a rigorous framework for the application of these devices within qualitative research. The book 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.