Fundamentals of Qualitative Research

Name: Fundamentals of Qualitative Research
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781611321326
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A Practical Guide

By Kakali Bhattacharya

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Fundamentals of Qualitative Research by Kakali Bhattacharya serves as a comprehensive guide for mastering qualitative research. Drawing on extensive teaching experience, Bhattacharya presents an engaging exploration of various inquiry paradigms. The book covers key theoretical perspectives such as positivism, interpretivism, feminism, phenomenology, critical theory, and Critical Race Theory. It also details three main methodological approaches: narrative inquiry, grounded theory, and ethnography. Interactive activities and exercises throughout help students deepen their understanding and apply concepts effectively.
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This book is ideal for students beginning their journey into qualitative research, educators designing qualitative methods courses, and anyone seeking a thorough yet accessible introduction to qualitative research paradigms and methodologies.

This book is the roadmap to proficiency and development in the field of qualitative research.

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Fundamentals of Qualitative Research is the road map to proficiency and development in the field of qualitative research. Borrowing from a wealth of experience teaching introductory qualitative research courses, author Kakali Bhattacharya lays out a dynamic programme for learning different paradigms of inquiry. This empowers students to recognise the convergence of popular research methodologies as well as the nuances and complexities that set each of them apart.

Her book supplements the readings and activities in a qualitative methods class, exposing students to the research process and the dominant types of qualitative research. It introduces a variety of theoretical perspectives in qualitative research, including positivism and postpositivism, interpretivism, feminism, symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, hermeneutics, critical theory, and Critical Race Theory.

The book identifies and summarises the three dominant methodological approaches in qualitative research: narrative inquiry, grounded theory, and ethnography. It also provides interactive activities and exercises to help students crystallise their understanding of the different topics in each chapter.

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Praised as an excellent resource for introductory qualitative research courses, the book offers guided activities that address both foundational concepts and methodological complexities. Paul Schutz from the University of Texas at San Antonio highlights its usefulness for instructors and students alike. Another reviewer notes Bhattacharya’s personal, engaging approach, inviting readers to interact with the material, reflect on their own research, and think critically with practical examples and real data.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611321326

Publisher: Left Coast Press Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 March 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Left Coast Press Inc

Illustration: 22 Tables, black and white; 9 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

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Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 570g

Pages: 204

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About the Author

Kakali Bhattacharya, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Kansas State University.