Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches

John W. Creswell, Cheryl N. Poth

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Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches

Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches

John W. Creswell, Cheryl N. Poth

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In the revised Fourth Edition of the best-selling text, John W. Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N. Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Preserving Creswell′s signature writing style, the authors compare the approaches and relate research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry in a highly accessible manner. Featuring new content, articles, pedagogy, references, and expanded coverage of ethics throughout, the Fourth Edition is an ideal introduction to the theories, strategies, and practices of qualitative inquiry.

Critical Reviews

"The Fourth Edition of Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design is refreshingly readable and will be accessible to students of all levels. This is a great text on the subject. Kudos to the authors!"--Charles Quist-Adade

"In my teaching experience, I have found this to be the best text for teaching an introductory course in qualitative research, as it demonstrates in a clear and systematic manner how qualitative research can be undertaken in the five most popular approaches in contemporary applied social science research."--William Donlan

"I have been using Creswell's text since I studied the first edition as a student myself, and every edition has been a notable improvement on what was already an excellent book. I have yet to see another book that packs in as much vital information with such clarity and friendly writing."--Grant Kien

"Creswell and Poth's newly revised edition of Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design represents an accessible yet in-depth resource for developing an understanding of both the main approaches to qualitative research in the social sciences, as well as the wide variation across and beyond these approaches."--Kai A. Schafft

"Creswell and Poth bring clear guidelines to the area of qualitative research - an excellent resource for building the framework for a successful qualitative study."--Roy Roehl

"An excellent, detailed and clear guide for anyone seeking further knowledge about qualitative inquiry."--Billie Severtsen

Publishing Information

Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Pub date: 2017-01-25
Length: 488 pages

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