Qualitative Research in Sociology

Qualitative Research in Sociology offers a hands-on guide to doing qualitative research in sociology. It provides an introductory survey of the methodological and theoretical dimensions of qualitative research as practised by those interested in the study of social life. Key features of the book include: an innovative framework - combining different methodologies and approaches; a variety of `real-life' examples and case studies; a set of practical exercises in each chapter; an international focus; and broad coverage encompassing ethnography, visual analysis, ethics, discourse and conversation analysis, and report-writing.