Qualitative Research for Education: An Introduction to Theories and Methods, Fifth Edition [Hardcover]

Robert Bogdan (Author), Sari Knopp Biklen (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0205482937 | ISBN-13: 978-0205482931 | Publication Date: August 4, 2006 | Edition: 5th

This concise, applied, and very clearly written introduction to qualitative research methods can be used effectively in a semester, or year-long course. The purpose of this introductory-level text is to provide the reader with a background for understanding the uses of qualitative research in education to examine its theoretical and historical underpinnings, and to provide the “how-to's” of doing qualitative research. This new edition places qualitative research within current debates about research methods and alternative ways of knowing. While the authors approach the subject from a sociological perspective, they also take care to reflect the many changes in conceptualization of qualitative research brought by post-structural and feminist thought.

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This concise, applied, and very clearly written introduction to qualitative research methods can be used effectively in a semester, or year-long course.

 

This introductory-level text provides the reader with a background for understanding the uses of qualitative research in education (and other professions) examining its theoretical and historical underpinnings, and providing the “how-to's” of doing qualitative research. This new edition places qualitative research within current debates about research methods and alternative ways of knowing. While the authors approach the subject from a sociological perspective, they also take care to reflect the many changes in conceptualization of qualitative research brought by post-structural and feminist thought.

 

New to This Edition:

 

·         Rewritten Chapter 5, “Data Analysis,” places more emphasis on the interpretive aspect of research and research writing.

 

·         Expanded coverage of action or practitioner research (Chapter 7) highlights a topic that is of immediate use.

 

·         Added emphasis on technology and qualitative analysis software in qualitative research helps students to use and incorporate technology efficiently. Links to useful research websites have also been integrated throughout.

 

·         Expanded coverage of such topics as formal research designs, work with different cultures, critical race theory, and the debate over quantitative vs. qualitative research.

 

·         New end-of-chapter summaries, questions, and field assignments have been added to make this text easy to use with students.

 

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 5th edition (August 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205482937
• ISBN-13: 978-0205482931
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert Bogdan grew up in the Bronx and attended the University of Maine in Orono. After serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nigeria (1964-1966) he went to graduate school in sociology. He joined the faculty at Syracuse University in 1971. He has won many awards for his writing and teaching including an honorary doctorate degree from Stockholm University. Bogdan is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Social Science and Education at Syracuse University. After teaching for 35 years at Syracuse he retired to rural Vermont where he writes about real photo postcards, photography, disability and research methods.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Buy, January 14, 2012

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This review is from: Qualitative Research for Education: An Introduction to Theories and Methods (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book was in an impeccable condition, i was really shocked, it look like it was brand new, i expected it to look a little more old but it looked like a book i purchase in the book store i was pleased with my purchase. The book is really helpful for educational research i would encourage anyone to buy this book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Textbook, September 24, 2011

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This review is from: Qualitative Research for Education: An Introduction to Theories and Methods, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

The book is a bit boring and wordy. There were parts that taught me very little. Some of the chapters were repetitive and did not giveme useful information.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, February 21, 2011

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This review is from: Qualitative Research for Education: An Introduction to Theories and Methods, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

I love that this book has pretty much everything that you need to know if you're just starting qual research. Very enjoyable... easy to follow... not too dense.