Narrative Networks
Storied Approaches in a Digital Age
- Brian Alleyne - Goldsmiths, University of London, UK, University of London, UK
"We are invited to think about the now ubiquitous everyday practices of interpreting and producing narratives across a range of modalities. The result is a text that inspires readers to think in new ways about narratives, invites them to analyse narrative texts available on the Web and, for those who wish, suggests how best to employ specialist software."
- Ann Phoenix, Institute of Education, University of London
"It’s high time we have a book like this. Brian Alleyne has managed to produce the best, clearest, and most comprehensive overview of narrative theory for social scientists I have yet to see. I wish I’d had access to a book like this when I was a student. It would have made my life so much easier. It will surely become the universally recognised go-to book on the subject."
- David Graeber, London School of Economics & Political Science
Narrative is a fundamental means whereby we make sense of our own lives and of the world around us. The stories we tell, and are being told, shape our identities, relationships and world-views. In a rapidly changing digital society where blogging and social networking have become fundamental communication channels, the platforms for the creation and exchange of all kinds of narratives have greatly expanded.
Illustrated with examples from a range of fields and disciplines as well as the author’s own work on hacking cultures and cultural activism, this title is a must for anyone wanting to learn about narrative approaches in social research and how to conduct successful narrative research in a digital age.
An excellent book for Masters level students, and beyond.
An excellent consideration of Narratives from a modern perspective
When researching, often the story behind the themes or debates can be ignored. This is a lovely text showing the importance of the narrative, or the story, when a researcher observes behaviour. A positive, different approach to qualitative work about others and about self.
great book for completing research and to use for further reading
I will use the book to demonstrate how to both approach and empirically study digital communication with a sociological apparatus.
An excellent resource for narrative students. Alleyne explains narrative clearly, then goes on to discuss digital approaches.
