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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Table of Contents:
  • 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