Essentials of Accessible Grounded Theory

Phyllis Noerager Stern and Caroline Porr provide the most accessible description of grounded theory methods to date in this brief, clear, and useful guide. Based on the foundational work of Barney Glaser, the volume reflects the complexity of conducting grounded theory research-- not something that can be done "by the numbers"-- while offering much-needed help to younger scholars and community-based researchers in using the method effectively in practice. Examples, exercises, references and a glossary provide important resources for the grounded-theory novice.

List of contents

Foreword by Massimiliano Tarozzi 7 Chapter 1. Why This Book? Chapter 2. Brief History of the World (of Science), Chapter 3. Ground Rules, Chapter 4. The Launch, Chapter 5. Building a Conceptual Framework, Chapter 6. Sharpening Your Grounded Theory Edge Chapter 7. How to Get Your Research Report Published, Chapter 8. Resources, Chapter 9. Concluding Thoughts: Bon Voyage, Appendix A: Theoretical Codes and a Career Trajectory, Appendix B: Glossary of Terms

About the author

Phyllis Noerager Stern, Caroline Jane Porr

Summary

A brief, useful guide to Glaserian grounded theory methods for the novice.

Product details

• Authors: Caroline Jane Porr, Phyllis Noerager Stern
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2011
• EAN: 9781598746075
• ISBN: 978-1-59874-607-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Weight: 249 g
• Illustrations: Farb., s/w. Abb.
• Series: Qualitative Essentials; Qualitative Essentials
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries