Grounded Theory in Practice / Edition 1

by Anselm Strauss, Juliet Corbin

Overview

Grounded theory methodology and procedure have become one of the most influential modes of carrying out qualitative research when generating theory is a principle aim of the researcher.

This volume presents a series of readings that emphasize different aspects of grounded theory methodology and methods. The selections are written by former students of the late Anselm Strauss and have been chosen for their accessibility and range.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761907480
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/11/1997
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.66(d)

Table of Contents

Deciphering Chronic Pain - Isabelle Baszanger
Identity Dilemmas of Chronically Ill Men - Kathy Charmaz
A Social Worlds Research Adventure - Adele E Clarke
The Case of Reproductive Science
The Molecular Biological Bandwagon in Cancer Research - Joan H Fujimura
Where Social Worlds Meet
Time in the Recruiting Search Process by Headhunting Companies - Krzysztof Konecki
The Line in the Sand - Lora Bex Lempert
Definitional Dialogues in Abusive Relationships
Temporality and Identity Loss Due to Alzheimer's Disease - Celia J Orona
Of Lungs and Lungers - Susan Leigh Star and Geoffrey C Bowker
The Classified Story of Tuberculosis
Trajectories, Biographies, and the Evolving Medical Technology Scene - Carolyn Wiener et al
Labor and Delivery and the Intensive Care Nursery
On Some Characteristics of Contemporary Japanese Society - Setsuo Mizuno

Editorial Reviews

Presents a series of published articles written by former students of the late Anselm Strauss. The commentaries provided for each paper are meant to be particularly useful for readers of or . Topics include deciphering chronic pain; identity dilemmas of chronically ill men; the molecular biological bandwagon in cancer research; and temporality and identity loss due to Alzheimer's Disease. Paper edition (unseen), $22.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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