Description
| Product ID: | 9781412915625 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Handbook of Narrative Inquiry |
| Subtitle: | Mapping a Methodology |
| Authors: | Author: D. Jean Clandinin |
| Page Count: | 720 |
| Subjects: | Research methods: general, Research methods: general, Education, Education |
| Description: | Offers an overview of the methodology of narrative inquiry. This book outlines the historical development and philosophical underpinnings of narrative inquiry as well as describes different forms of narrative inquiry. It offers coverage of various disciplines and viewpoints from around the world. Composed by international researchers, the Handbook of Narrative Inquiry: Mapping a Methodology is the first comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the developing methodology of narrative inquiry. The Handbook outlines the historical development and philosophical underpinnings of narrative inquiry as well as describes different forms of narrative inquiry. This one-of-a-kind volume offers an emerging map of the field and encourages further dialogue, discussion, and experimentation as the field continues to develop. Key Features: Offers coverage of various disciplines and viewpoints from around the world: Leading international contributors draw upon narrative inquiry as conceptualized in Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy. Illustrates the range of forms of narrative inquiry: Both conceptual and practical in-depth descriptions of narrative inquiry are presented. Portrays how narrative inquiry is used in research in different professional fields: Particular attention is paid to representational issues, ethical issues, and some of the complexities of narrative inquiry with indigenous and cross-cultural participants as well as child participants. Intended Audience: The Handbook of Narrative Inquiry is a must have resource for narrative methodologists and students of narrative inquiry across the social sciences. Individuals in the fields of Nursing, Psychology, Anthropology, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Organizational Studies, and Health research will be particularly well served by this masterful work. |
| Imprint Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Publisher Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2007-02-14 |
