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.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. The handbook offers sparkling insights into relevant issues and challenges of narrative inquiry. These authors review the literature on the topic at hand and offer an innovative way to think about it as well. The handbook is a most useful addition to any qualitative research library. I certainly recommend it. International Advisory Board Members Preface Acknowledgments PART I - Situating Narrative Inquiry - D. Jean Clandinin CHAPTER 1 - Locating narrative inquiry historically: Thematics in the turn to narrative - Stefinee Pinnegar & J. Gary Daynes CHAPTER 2 - Mapping a landscape of narrative inquiry: Borderland spaces and tensions - D. Jean Clandinin & Jerry Rosiek PART II - Starting With Telling Stories - Janice Huber CHAPTER 3 - Narrative ilÃÈ