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Pulling Back the Curtain on Qualitative Research

Pulling Back the Curtain on Qualitative Research

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Sociologists view the world as a laboratory, observing people and their interactions systematically. This book provides step-by-step guidance to conducting qualitative field research, with real-life examples and ethical considerations. It is designed for undergraduate and graduate students and would be a valuable addition to anyone serious about conducting sociological research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


In their groundbreaking book, Pulling Back the Curtain on Qualitative Research, the authors assert that for sociologists, the entire world serves as a vast laboratory. Rarely do they venture into social gatherings without meticulously observing individuals and their interactions, driven by an intellectual curiosity and a systematic approach. Everyday activities such as grocery shopping, attending church services, and engaging with social media become avenues for sociological inquiry, fostering empirical observation and data collection.

This practical and comprehensive guide to conducting qualitative sociological field research provides step-by-step guidance to the processes of selecting a research question, formulating research objectives, gaining entry into research settings, and reporting and analyzing findings. Each chapter features a past research assignment, highlighting important ethical considerations and extracting valuable lessons, quirks, and unexpected discoveries the authors encountered during their own qualitative fieldwork.

Spanning multiple field studies, this book offers readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some proven and reliable qualitative methodologies. Designed as a resource for undergraduate and graduate-level students, its real-life meditations would enrich anyone passionate about conducting sociological research.

By embracing the world as their laboratory, sociologists embark on a journey of exploration, seeking to unravel the intricacies of human behavior and society. Through their keen observations and intellectual curiosity, they contribute to our understanding of the world by uncovering hidden truths and revealing the complexities of human interactions.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032341545

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