Using biographical methods in social research

The book's pedagogical features, practical focus and cross disciplinary theoretical perspective makes this an interesting, accessible and interactive as well as a provocative textbook for students and researchers.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Merrill, Barbara (Author), West, Linden (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, Clifornia : Sage Publications , c2009
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300 |a xi, 211 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 25 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-206) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Introduction: setting the scene -- 2. Biographical methods: an introduction history -- 3. Mapping the contemporary uses of biographical research -- 4. Identifying some theoretical issues -- 5. Illustrating good practice: case studies -- 6. Getting started in research -- 7. Interviewing and recording experience -- 8. making sense of biography: analysis -- 9. Representing the stories: writing up -- 10. Is biographical research valid and ethical? -- 11. On being a biographical researcher 
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