Methodological Approaches to Societies in Transformation: How to Make Sense of Change

This book explores the paradox of studying change by providing methodological devices and analytical frameworks for understanding societies
long-term perspectives on societal transformations and the experiences of people. It offers innovative solutions based on concrete case studies from different parts of the world, providing valuable tools and techniques for researchers interested in the study of change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book offers a rich array of methodological tools and analytical frameworks to delve into the intricate study of societies undergoing transformation. It delves into a fundamental paradox that permeates the field of change research: understanding change necessitates a long-term perspective on societal transformations and the diverse ways individuals experience social change, while the research itself is inherently constrained by a relatively short timeframe. To address this challenge, this volume presents a diverse range of methodological approaches that carefully consider the intricate interplay between qualitative research and the metanarratives commonly employed to account for change. Each chapter is based on a detailed case study from various regions around the world, covering a wide range of topics, analytical approaches, and data collection methods. The contributions of the authors offer innovative solutions that provide valuable tools and techniques for scholars and researchers interested in exploring the complexities of change.

This comprehensive open-access book offers a rich array of methodological tools and analytical frameworks to delve into the intricate study of societies undergoing transformation. It delves into a fundamental paradox that permeates the field of change research: understanding change necessitates a long-term perspective on societal transformations and the diverse ways individuals experience social change, while the research itself is inherently constrained by a relatively short timeframe. To address this challenge, this volume presents a diverse range of methodological approaches that carefully consider the intricate interplay between qualitative research and the metanarratives commonly employed to account for change. Each chapter is based on a detailed case study from various regions around the world, covering a wide range of topics, analytical approaches, and data collection methods. The contributions of the authors offer innovative solutions that provide valuable tools and techniques for scholars and researchers interested in exploring the complexities of change.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 153 x 217 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030650667
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021