Constructing Grounded Theory
A Practical Guide through Qualitative Analysis
- Kathy Charmaz - Sonoma State University
Kathy Charmaz is one of the world's leading theorists and exponents of grounded theory. In this important and essential new textbook, she introduces the reader to the craft of using grounded theory in social research, and provides a clear, step-by-step guide for those new to the field.
Using worked examples throughout, this book also maps out an alternative vision of grounded theory put forward by its founding thinkers, Glaser and Strauss. To Charmaz, grounded theory must move on from its positivist origins and must incorporate many of the methods and questions posed by constructivists over the past twenty years to become a more nuanced and reflexive practice.
Essential reading for students, new researchers and seasoned social scientists alike, this book is one of those rare things, a textbook that is both accessible to those new to the field but also one that has important things to say about the nature of social enquiry itself.
“I love this book. It is the second time I have used it for this course. The doctoral students also find it very useful understanding the grounded theory method.”
—Mary Ann Jezewski, University at Buffalo, SUNY
"Constructing Grounded Theory is an outstanding handbook for students and seasoned researchers alike who are using or seeking to understand better the application of qualitative methods of data analysis. This deceptively slim volume is extraordinarily dense and packed with down-to-earth advice, living up to its sub-title as 'a practical guide.'"
"The excellent articles are well written and accessible."
This handbook is a wonderful resource for scholars, researchers, students, and professionals about a method and theory that has an exceptional potential to 'ignite the mind.'"
This is a practical guide to grounded theory and analyzing qualitative data. For students who want to analyze rich data it is a must!
This is a very good text that provides useful support for students wishing to use grounded theory when undertaking qualitative research.
This book is great for students at all levels. It explains Grounded Theory in a clear and concise manner whilst taking the reader through the concept step by step from data collection through to the write up stage.
This is a clear and accessible text on an important topic!
A thoroughly organised and accessible core text for any novice (or experienced) researcher contemplating grounded theory research.
This text is ideal for any P/G or PhD students.
This is a great book and very useful for MA students who are wanting to commit to a empirical study using this method. Clearly written with good examples given.
This book offers a practical guide to students on grounded theory and gathering data.