Qualitative Inquiry
Thematic, Narrative and Arts-Informed Perspectives
- Lynn Butler-Kisber - McGill University, Canada
'A much needed addition to introductory courses in qualitative research.' - Jean Clandinin, University of Alberta
Qualitative Inquiry unites the basics of research design in qualitative research with the practice of analyzing qualitative data. This textbook is about the theory and practice of choosing and designing a qualitative approach and methodological and analytical ramifications that follow from making such choices. It aims to set out the theoretical underpinnings behind different methodological choices and to help students then follow up on (and interrogate) such approaches.
Qualitative Inquiry is the ideal starting point for students on research training courses who have opted to develop a qualitative research project. In it, Butler-Kisber introduces students to theory and then demonstrates this theory in practice by showing how a project is actually designed and actually analyzed.
This book examines theory, method and interpretation in a way that is meaningful to students and new researchers, as well as discussing newer, more avant-garde, developments in qualitative research in arts-informed inquiry. It is essential reading for students who are seeking to make sense of their research and their developing theoretical standpoints.
'[This book] offers students of qualitative research a valuable resource that provides useful foundational information about both traditional and arts-based qualitative methods. At the same time, by bringing a discussion of these various methodological approaches together into one text, the book inspires possibilities for creative combinations in qualitative research design' - The Weekly Qualitative Report
'[A] much needed addition to introductory courses in qualitative research' - Jean Clandinin, University of Alberta, Canada
Interesting perspective on qualitative research offered in this book. Useful for post-graduate researchers.
A very useful book for those who use qualitative research. It covers Phenomenology, Narrative, Poetic, Photographic and Performative Inquiry. Good for MA and EdD courses.
A great resource of best practice and theory for the qualitative researcher.
This book meets a particular need within psychotherapy research, as it opens up for novice graduate researchers, the world of performance and the visual.
Sound introduction to the area - easily leads students through the main discourses and theories.
Found this very inspirational and fired me up to try new approaches
Clear and concise - very readable. Useful for undergraduate level.
This is a wonderful text that is provides a rich tapestry of qualitative possibilities.
Lynn has described with some major reflection on themes and strategies which are useful for new researchers. This book is also useful for in service practitioners.
