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Grounded theory for qualitative research : a practical guide
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Publication Information:
Los Angeles, Calif. ; London : SAGE, 2013
Physical Description:
xiii, 205 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781847870537

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Summary

Summary

Based on the author′s own wealth of experience this timely, engaging book helps first-time researchers to discover the excitement of grounded theory.

Fresh, innovative and clear this book traces the history and development of grounded theory method, and examines how the method is evolving for new contexts today. It sets out the principles involved in using grounded theory and explains the process and theory associated with coding in grounded theory.

The book introduces us to the practicalities of research design, theory building, coding and writing up and gives us the tools to tackle key questions:

- What is grounded theory?

- How do we code and theorise using grounded theory?

- How do we write up a grounded theory study?

This is an exciting new text for students and researchers across the social sciences who want to use grounded theory.


Table of Contents

Introduction
Understanding Analysis
Grounded Theory Method (GTM)
Research Design using GTM
Coding and Conceptualizing
Building the Theory
Scaling up the Theory
Writing up a Grounded Theory Study
The Contribution of Grounded Theory: Some Reflections
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