What is Narrative Research?

by Molly Andrews, Mark Davis, Cigdem Esin, Lars-Christer Hyden, Margareta Hyden

Overview

This pioneering text will present cutting-edge readings of the social sciences through the lens of narrative research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780938530
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/15/2015
Series:	The 'What is?' Research Methods Series
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Corinne Squire, Mark Davis, Cigdem Esin, Molly Andrews, Barbara Harrison, Lars-Christer Hydén and Margareta Hydén are all based at the Centre for Narrative Research, University of East London, UK. The Centre for Narrative Research (CNR) is the leading international centre for narrative work in the social sciences. CNR aims to generate and develop innovative narrative research of all kinds, and to bring narrative researchers from all over the world into productive dialogue.

Table of Contents

What is Narrative Research? An Introduction to Some Key Ideas
The Development of Narrative Research
Narrative in Social Science Research
The Uses of Narrative Research
Challenges in Narrative Research
Criticisms of Narrative Research and Responses to Them
Summary
Short Annotated Bibliography of Key References for Further Reading
Links to Powerpoint Slides on NCRM Website and to other Relevant Resources