Qualitative Research Methods

This book is a practical guide to conducting and analyzing qualitative research. Now in its third edition, Qualitative Research Methods describes the research process from beginning to end, and engages with the theoretical and philosophical debates surroundin research. This new edition: describes methodological issues and presents a step-by-step guide to qualitative research techniques; explains both established, as well as more innovative and complex methods; includes two new chapters--one on qualitative case study research, and another on grounded theory research; builds on the popular chapters on cyber research and reserach with vulnerable groups; includes practical chapters on writing proposals and research reports, and has an expanded section on ethics.