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Record Nr.

UNINA9910810735203321

Autore

Beuving Joost

Titolo

Doing qualitative research : the craft of naturalistic inquiry / / Joost Beuving and Geert de Vries [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam : , : Amsterdam University Press, , 2015

ISBN

90-485-2552-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (220 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Disciplina

300.72

Soggetti

Qualitative research

Sociology - Methodology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 14 Dec 2020).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter -- Contents -- List of boxes -- List of figures -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: The arc of naturalistic inquiry -- 1. On naturalistic inquiry: Key issues and practices -- 2. Theorizing society: Grounded theory in naturalistic inquiry -- 3. Looking at society: Observing, participating, interpreting -- 4. Talking about society: Interviewing and casual conversation -- 5. Reading society: Texts, images, things -- 6. Disentangling society: The analysis of social networks -- 7. Not getting lost in society: On qualitative analysis -- 8. Telling about society: On writing -- Epilogue: Present and future of naturalistic inquiry -- References -- Index of names -- Index of subjects.

Sommario/riassunto

Naturalistic inquiry is about studying people in everyday circumstances by ordinary means. It strives to blend in, to respect people in their daily lives, to take their actions and experiences seriously, and to build on these carefully. Doing Qualitative Research: The Craft of Naturalistic Inquiry offers guidance, combining thoughtful reflection with practical tips. It is written for undergraduate and graduate students in social science; for practitioners in social work, healthcare, policy advice, and organizational consultancy; and for all who have a genuine interest in society and its members.