{"product_id":"handbook-of-the-arts-in-qualitative-research-perspectives-methodologies-examples-and-issues-9781412905312","title":"Handbook of the Arts in Qualitative Research: Perspectives  Methodologies  Examples  and Issues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This works quality  diversity  and breadth of coverage make it a valuable resource for collections concerned with qualitative research in a broad range of disciplines. Highly recommended.\" G.R. Walden  CHOICE  The Handbook of the Arts in Qualitative Inquiry: Perspectives  Methodologies  Examples  and Issues represents an unfolding and expanding orientation to qualitative social science research that draws inspiration  concepts  processes  and representational forms from the arts. In this defining work  J. Gary Knowles and Ardra L. Cole bring together the top scholars in qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive overview of the past  present  and future of arts-based research. This Handbook provides an accessible and stimulating collection of theoretical arguments and illustrative examples that delineate the role of the arts in qualitative social science research.  Key Features Defines and explores the role of the arts in qualitative social science research: The Handbook presents an analysis of classic and emerging methodologies and approaches that employs the arts in the qualitative research process. Brings together a unique group of scholars: Offering diverse perspectives  contributors to this volume represent a wide range of disciplines including the humanities  media and communication  anthropology  sociology  psychology  womens studies  education  social work  nursing  and health and medicine. Offers comprehensive coverage of the genres employed by qualitative researchers: Scholars use multiple ways to advance knowledge including literary forms  performance  visual art  various types of media  narrative  folk art  and more. Articulates challenges inherent in alternative methodologies: This volume discusses the issues and challenges faced when employing art in research including ethical issues  academic merit issues  and even funding issues.  Intended Audience This is an essential resource for any scholar interested in qualitative research  as well as a critical resource for all academic and public libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647847653429,"sku":"ByrdShop_1412905311","price":179.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781412905312.jpg?v=1781698026","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/handbook-of-the-arts-in-qualitative-research-perspectives-methodologies-examples-and-issues-9781412905312","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}