Inside Hazardous Technological Systems: Methodological foundations, challenges and future directions

This book explores the challenges, opportunities, applications, and implications of applying qualitative research to critical questions of research and practice in organizational risk and safety. It offers novel and innovative developments in data collection and analysis methods and tools, as well as practical issues associated with data access and empirical research in challenging and high-stakes environments. It provides a broad-range and expert guide to the key issues and debates in the field, as well as exemplary cases and reflective narratives from leading researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the complexities, opportunities, applications, and ramifications of employing qualitative research to address critical inquiries in the realm of organizational risk and safety. It brings together a diverse range of perspectives to examine the practice of conducting qualitative research, as well as to engage in a spirited debate about the quality of research and knowledge. Drawing from a diverse array of viewpoints and traditions, the book offers novel and innovative developments in data collection and data analysis methods and tools that can be applied to safety, risk, and accident analysis in complex systems. Additionally, it will address practical challenges associated with data access and empirical research in challenging and high-stakes environments.

The book serves as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of safety, accident analysis, and risk. It provides a comprehensive and expert guide to the key issues and debates in the field, accompanied by a series of exemplary cases and reflective narratives from renowned researchers in the field. By exploring the challenges, opportunities, applications, and implications of qualitative research, this book offers a rich and insightful perspective that will contribute to the ongoing development of this important field.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032033273