Rocking Qualitative Social Science: An Irreverent Guide to Rigorous Research

Rocking Qualitative Social Science is a book that provides an entertaining treatise, corrective vision, and rigorously informative guidebook for qualitative research methods that have long been dismissed in deference to traditional scientific methods. It argues that properly nourished qualitative research can generate important, creative, and even paradigm-shifting insights and is designed to help people conduct good qualitative research, talk about their research, and evaluate other scholars' work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2021
Publisher: Stanford University Press

The rock climber stands apart from other athletes, often defying conventional norms of style and technique in their pursuit of reaching the next foothold. This figure serves as an apt analogy for the scholar at the heart of this remarkable book. In Rocking Qualitative Social Science, Ashley Rubin offers a captivating treatise, a corrective vision, and a meticulously informative guidebook for qualitative research methods that have long been relegated in favor of traditional scientific approaches. Recognizing the formidable challenges faced by many, particularly junior social science scholars who grapple with adapting their research models to rigid notions of right, Rubin argues that properly nourished qualitative research possesses the potential to yield significant, innovative, and even paradigm-shifting insights. This book is meticulously crafted to assist individuals in conducting robust qualitative research, engaging in meaningful discussions about their findings, and critically evaluating the work of fellow scholars. Drawing upon her extensive experiences in both research and personal life, Rubin provides invaluable tools for qualitative scholars, synthesizes the most effective advice, and addresses the pervasive anxiety prevalent in academia. Ultimately, this book makes a compelling case that rigorous research can be far from rigid.

Weight: 464g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781503628236