Foundations of Qualitative Research: Interpretive and Critical Approaches [Paperback]

Foundations of Qualitative Research introduces key theoretical and epistemological concepts replete with historical and current real-world examples. Author Jerry W. Willis provides an invaluable resource to guide the critical and qualitative inquiry process written in an accessible and non-intimidating style that brings these otherwise difficult concepts to life.

Foundations of Qualitative Research introduces key theoretical and epistemological concepts replete with historical and current real-world examples. Author Jerry W. Willis provides an invaluable resource to guide the critical and qualitative inquiry process written in an accessible and non-intimidating style that brings these otherwise difficult concepts to life.

Willis catches the student up on relevant aspects of philosophy, empiricism, history, and prevailing political influences.? This building of chronology is so valuable for students in understanding the origins of specific schools of thought in relations to a paradigm.

Heather T. Zeng, NACADAA very useful text on the principles underpinning qualitative research and will be very useful for those wanting to explore this approach in some depthA great text for students who want to know more about qualitative methods. Parts of it may also be interesting as part of an introduction module.excellent for health and social care studentsA 'must read' for Education and social science students commencing research at UG or PG level. Expertly written, appropriate detail, thought provokingA great introductory text to qualitative research which introduces theory step by step. An invigorating new introduction to th area.This text had a unique take on exploring qualitative research - finally an entire, well-researched book that had interpretivist (and of course critical)l3¾