Qualitative Interviewing by Rosalind Edwards

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A step-by-step guide for new and experienced social science researchers looking to use interviewing as a research method.

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Qualitative Interviewing by Rosalind Edwards

A step-by-step guide for new and experienced social science researchers looking to use interviewing as a research method.
An excellent introduction to qualitative interviewingThe authors are to be congratulated for contributing a reader-friendly, concise, and informative text on qualitative interviewing to the methodological literature in qualitative inquiry. With numerous examples drawn from recent research, and discussions of important current debates, students will be well-situated to design quality interview studies that are theoretically well-grounded. -- Kathryn Roulston, Professor in the Qualitative Research Program in the Mary Frances Early College of Education, University of Georgia, Athens, USA
A valuable practical guide to qualitative interviewing and a deeply methodological account of qualitative research. This book is comprehensive, creative and rich in examples of qualitative interview practice. It offers a clear and accessible approach to the philosophical and epistemological choices we make and engages with on-going debates that shape qualitative research in the 21st century. -- Nick Emmel, Professor of Social Research Methodology, University of Leeds, UK
Professors Rosalind Edwards and Janet Holland provide an easily digestible introductory text for newcomers to the qualitative aspects of social research. Research can be daunting for beginners who are keen to engage in the interview process as a key method. What is Qualitative Interviewing? will no doubt provide the confidence for students to consider best practice when interviewing their participants ... A most definite must read for those plunging into their very first qualitative interviews. * Sadia Habib, The Sociological Imagination (of the first edition) *
We learn, with the utmost clarity and conciseness, a great deal about the key terms, the development of the method, forms of qualitative interviewing, research tools, practical aspects of conducting an interview ... and strengths, issues and the future of qualitative interviewing ... A really successful and readable book that will help you to understand and reflect upon qualitative interviewing. * Soziologische Revue (Bloomsbury translation) (of the first edition) *
Good, easy, accessible book for undergraduate teaching that fits with what I teach and signposts students well. Succinct, but not too basic either. Good introduction to qualitative interviewing. * Kaye Richards, Liverpool John Moores University, UK (of the first edition) *

Rosalind Edwards is Professor of Sociology at the University of Southampton, UK.

Janet Holland
is Emerita Professor at London South Bank University, UK.

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ISBN 13 9781350275126
ISBN 10 1350275123
Title Qualitative Interviewing
Author Rosalind Edwards
Series Bloomsbury Research Methods
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2023-08-10
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.