Basics of Qualitative Research: Second Edition: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory [Paperback]

Anselm C. Strauss (Author), Juliet M. Corbin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803959400 | ISBN-13: 978-0803959408 | Publication Date: September 22, 1998 | Edition: 2nd

The Second Edition of this best-selling textbook continues to offer immensely practical advice and technical expertise that will aid researchers in analyzing and interpreting their collected data, and ultimately build theory from it. The authors provide a step-by-step guide to the research act. Full of definitions and illustrative examples, the book presents criteria for evaluating a study as well as responses to common questions posed by students of qualitative research.

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"With its storytelling and conversational approach, what might be dry becomes a stimulating and engaging read - even for the experienced researcher. This edition has been enriched in multiple ways. This classic introduction to qualitative method and practice is a pleasurable and rewarding read for the novice and experienced researcher alike." (Anne Cooper Moore ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 2nd edition (September 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803959400
• ISBN-13: 978-0803959408
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #519,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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76 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Qualitative Research: A step-by-step approach, June 17, 2000

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George (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basics of Qualitative Research: Second Edition: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory (Paperback)

Fourth in a series of books about grounded theory, this book describes in detail the procedures and techniques used in the grounded theory method of qualitative research. The first-time qualitative researcher will now be able to go through the process with a competent guide, while the experienced researcher will be able to find answers to unanswered questions. The book starts with an explanation of the theoretical and philosphical foundations of the grounded theory method in qualitative research. Later chapters explain the different techniques that can be used in this approach, with examples. Sections that give definitions of terms used in this research approach provide a clearer understanding of the discussion in each chapter. This book is an ideal companion for anyone wishing to pursue qualitative research.

71 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Grounded Theory Classic (re-edited), March 29, 2000

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"gemme" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basics of Qualitative Research: Second Edition: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory (Paperback)

Excellent book to put in the hands of every student wishing to use qualitative methodology - in grounded theory - for a research project, especially at the graduate level. Strauss (who died in 1996, two years before the new edition of the book was published) and Corbin have thoroughly revised the first edition of "Basics of Qualitative Research" and added, among other things, a FAQ based on their students' questions. Caution, though, the book is NOT a step-by-step manual or a A-to-Z handbook for forging concepts, building categories and properties, etc. and other books will have to be read as an introduction to the technical aspects of qualitative research. Also, a complete newcomer to qualitative analysis may find chapters 5, 6 and 7 unclear until he gets to chapter 8 about open coding.

This re-edition of a classic is nonetheless a must-read for every junior researcher pretending to work in the tradition of grounded theory.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3rd Edition - Still needs editing, March 23, 2008

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M. Wolfenstein - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basics of Qualitative Research: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory (Paperback)

The bottom line with this book is that, while it delivers the goods in terms of an introduction to grounded theory, it's poorly written for a 3rd edition. By the time a text book is in its third version it should be tight, and I'm afraid this book just isn't. Structurally the book is basically fine, but I found myself mentally editing various sentences and paragraphs as I read it because it simply wasn't written very well. This is particularly annoying for a pair of respected qualitative researchers, seeing as language is the stock and trade of qualitative work.

Additionally, I felt like it was a little terminology heavy for terms that are not universally accepted as common language for discussing qualitative research, but I'm more forgiving in this latter regard. We are generally a bit challenged in the field when it comes to common language, and there remains a residual need to demarcate one's academic territory.

Three stars . . . it could have earned 4 with better writing/editing.