Constructing Grounded Theory: A Practical Guide through Qualitative Analysis (Introducing Qualitative Methods series) [Hardcover] Author: Kathy Charmaz | Language: English | ISBN:
0761973524 | Format: PDF, EPUB
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Kathy Charmaz is one of the world's leading theorists and exponents of grounded theory. In this important and essential new textbook, she introduces the reader to the craft of using grounded theory in social research, and provides a clear, step-by-step guide for those new to the field. Using worked examples throughout, this book also maps out an alternative vision of grounded theory put forward by its founding thinkers, Glaser and Strauss. To Charmaz, grounded theory must move on from its positivist origins and must incorporate many of the methods and questions posed by constructivists over the past twenty years to become a more nuanced and reflexive practice.
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- Series: Introducing Qualitative Methods series
- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd; 1 edition (January 27, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0761973524
- ISBN-13: 978-0761973522
- Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
As a qualitative researcher using grounded theory methods in the late stages of my dissertation process the last thing I thought I needed was yet another qualitative/grounded theory textbook. Because of the recommendation of a friend and because I am a bit of research methods nut I bought "Constructing Grounded Theory" - and I am glad that I did. I actually read the whole book.
Charmaz provides the researcher with a vivid picture of grounded theory. Throughout the book she provides easy-to-read explanations and examples for each step of the grounded theory journey. Best of all, she treats you like a thinking scholar. You are not forced into a method because of dogmatic language, instead you are tantalized to think for yourself and develop solutions to your own research problems.
This is an important book to read if you are a grounded theory researcher.
By C. Hahn
As someone who writes about grounded theory and supervises PhD students using grounded theory, I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this book to them and anyone else using grounded theory. It is infinitely superior to the Strauss and Corbin book which in my opinion is too restrictive and makes it difficult for graduate students to apply grounded theory. Charmaz also very cleverly avoids the schism that rose between Glaser and Strauss on the application of the method by giving the student several alternative steps. A scholarly book which is also very accessible. As someone using grounded theory, I am relieved that Kathy Charmaz wrote this book - she really does do a good job in reformulating it for 21st century researchers.
By C. Urquhart
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