In this revised and expanded second edition, Hadley unravels the often-tangled understanding regarding Grounded Theory, a research methodology employed globally by social scientists, educators, and qualitative researchers. This practical guidebook will be an indispensable resource for students and academics in applied linguistics.
Foreword
PART I: Understanding Grounded Theory
Introduction
The Emergence of Grounded Theory
Unlocking the Potential of Grounded Theory in Applied Linguistics
The Need for this Book
Content Overview
On Style and Substance
1 Establishing Common Ground: Paradigms in Perspective
Toward Deeper Levels of Insight
Paradigms and Conceptual Metaphors
The Issue of Incommensurability
The Autopoiesis of Research Paradigms
Implications and Applications
Grounding Methodological Practices with Philosophical Insights
2 The Origins of Grounded Theory
Early Philosophical and Methodological Development
An Overview of Classic Grounded Theory
Diverging Paths
Conflict and Recriminations
External Critiques of Grounded Theory
Toward Equilibrium and Methodological Tolerance
3 Contemporary Grounded Theory
A Maturing Family of Methodologies
Dimensional Analysis
Constructivist Grounded Theory
Situational Analysis
Critical Grounded Theory
The Interconnected Nature of Grounded Thl£0
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