The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research (Hardcover)

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"Like previous editions, this offers the most comprehensive analysis in a single volume of the theories, techniques, and foundational thought underpinning qualitative inquiry...Highly recommended." (R.V. Labaree CHOICE )

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The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research, Third Edition, represents the state of art for the theory and practice of qualitative inquiry. Built on the foundations of the landmark First and Second Editions (1994, 2000), the Third Edition moves qualitative research boldly into the 21st century. The editors and authors ask how the practices of qualitative inquiry can be used to address issues of social justice in this new century.

 

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1232 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 3rd edition (April 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761927573
• ISBN-13: 978-0761927570
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.7 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,246 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It never leaves my desk, March 16, 2003

By	Jimmie Manning "Pop Culture Freak" (Lawrence, KS United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Handbook of Qualitative Research (Hardcover)

While it seems like a large chunk of change, this book is worth every penny. Ever since I've purchased it, many of my colleagues (I'm a social scientist at KU) ask to borrow it, but I never let it go. Just about any question I have about qualitative research can be answered, to some degree, with this book. What's more, even in some of the more controversial areas of qualitative research the book points to other readings that may shed light on alternate perspectives.

Just buy the book. I did, and I don't regret it for a moment. It's also nice in that it covers a wide variety of disciplines and contexts -- journalists, sociologists, communicologits, psychologists, and political scientists can all use the book with equal ease. One area, though, that I've heard the book is not as strong toward is anthropology. If you're an anthropologist, you may want to check out Holstein's interviewing methods book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A compendium of qualitative research: Absolute gold!, August 22, 2004

By	Odwora Jaki "Aumma" (Johannesburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Handbook of Qualitative Research (Hardcover)

I bumped on to this book accidentally in a library while seeking for a book on qualitative research. Being a novice in qualitative research I spend the next week reading it everyday to get my first glimps into what qualitative research is. It is absolute gold for two reasons:
- It content is topical and up todate. Even for a beginner it is absolutely readable. The content is not lost in academic jargons but simple everyday English.
- The detailed bibliography speaks for itself and what is more it is given after every section. It allows the researcher to find more information elsewhere.

I have decided that it is a book one should own in his or her private library.

Thank you.

Odwora Jaki

Johannesburg.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference, May 19, 2009

By	M. McNeill (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great resource if you are interested in exploring the wonders of qualitative research. Denzin and Lincoln provide excellent overviews of the issues in each section, followed by chapters written by notables from a range of different perspectives. I would highly recommend it if qual research is your thing :)