Narratives in Social Science Research introduces students to the use
of narrative methodology as a research tool. It offers a rigorous
framework for the application of these devices within qualitative
research. The book provides:
- An historical overview of the development of the narrative approach
within the social sciences
- A guide to how narrative methods can be applied in fieldwork
- An explanation of how to incorporate a narrative approach within a
research project
- Guidelines for interpreting collected or produced narratives
- A student-focused approach - key arguments and methods are illustrated
by case-studies and lists of further reading.
Written in an accessible and engaging manner, this detailed text will be
a useful resource for researchers and students taking courses in
qualitative research across a variety of social disciplines.