Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences
Summary
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Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences by Marilyn V Lichtman
Focusing on the integral role of the researcher, Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences uses a conversational writing style that draws readers into the excitement of the research process. Lichtman offers a balanced and nuanced approach, covering the full range of qualitative methodologies and viewpoints about the field, including coverage of social media as a tool to facilitate research or as a venue for study. After presenting theoretical concepts and a historical overview, Lichtman guides readers, step by step, through the research process, addressing issues of analyzing data, presenting completed research, and evaluating research. Real-world examples from across the social sciences provide both practical and theoretical information, helping readers understand abstract ideas and apply them to their own research.
"I am likely to adopt this textI think it will be a fresh alternative and/or supplement to the text I now read and require for the course." -- Lillie M. Fears
"I really like the proposed textbook. Based on the prospectus and the outline I would very likely adopt the textbook for the next methods course." -- Gesine Hearn
"I will adopt the book for both classroom and online teaching." -- Kebba Darboe
"This book is a contribution to Qualitative Research. The content is similar to other texts, the writing and approach to delivery of QR is a bit different. The chapter on Social Media is a departure and makes the text attractive..." -- Warren Hope
"I would be likely to adopt this text as it is more undergraduate friendly than other texts in the field." -- Helen Potts * University Of North Texas–Denton *
"I really like the proposed textbook. Based on the prospectus and the outline I would very likely adopt the textbook for the next methods course." -- Gesine Hearn
"I will adopt the book for both classroom and online teaching." -- Kebba Darboe
"This book is a contribution to Qualitative Research. The content is similar to other texts, the writing and approach to delivery of QR is a bit different. The chapter on Social Media is a departure and makes the text attractive..." -- Warren Hope
"I would be likely to adopt this text as it is more undergraduate friendly than other texts in the field." -- Helen Potts * University Of North Texas–Denton *
Marilyn Lichtman is a retired professor of educational research and evaluation from Virginia Tech at both the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, and at the graduate campus in Falls Church, Virginia. After attending The University of Chicago as an undergraduate, she moved to Washington, D.C. She completed all her degrees at The George Washington University, receiving her doctorate in educational research. She taught both qualitative and quantitative research courses while at The Catholic University of America and Virginia Tech. She is a regular user of the Internet and social media and was an early contributor to teaching qualitative courses online. She is currently on the editorial boards of The Qualitative Report and Forum: Qualitative Social Research (FQS), both online journals devoted to qualitative issues. She has served as a consultant to many school systems, private companies, and government agencies. She has traveled extensively throughout the world. Currently she serves on the docent council at the Corcoran gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781412998642 |
| ISBN 10 | 1412998646 |
| Title | Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences |
| Author | Marilyn V Lichtman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2013-10-29 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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