{"product_id":"qualitative-methods-for-family-studies-and-human-development-9781412914031","title":"Qualitative Methods for Family Studies and Human Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Daly has crafted one of the most accessible  comprehensive  and functional texts in research methods that students  scholars  and practitioners concerned with understanding family and development will immensely appreciate.\" Carla L. Fisher  The Pennsylvania State University  \"I love this book! It is thoroughly excellentaccessible and clear.  What an accomplishment: an inviting research methods book written with intelligence and humilitymakes you want to dive right into your next research project.\" Katherine R. Allen  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University  This book is a masterpiece. Kerry Daly has written the finest and most profound volume on qualitative research available in print. From the opening chapter to the last  it is clear that we are in the hands of a master scholar who brings great depth and wisdom to his work. . . . A tour de force by any standard. David Dollahite  Brigham Young University  Qualitative Methods for Family Studies and Human Development serves as a step-by-step  interdisciplinary  qualitative methods text for those working in the areas of family studies  human development  family therapy  and family social work. Providing a systematic outline for carrying out qualitative projects from start to finish  author Kerry J. Daly uniquely combines epistemology  theory  and methodology into a comprehensive package illustrated with specific examples from family relations and human development research.  Key Features: Outlines different analytic procedures: The most commonly used methodological traditions are covered  including ethnography  interpretive phenomenology  grounded theory methodology  narrative analysis  discourse analysis  and participatory action research. Offers examples from both hypothetical and actual research studies: Attention is given to the unique challenges associated with qualitative research on couples and families  ethics procedures  and credibility issues. Allows readers to make informed choices within clear guidelines: Balances breadth of topic coverage with sufficient detail to equip students to make informed decisions about methodologies and to be able to design and implement a qualitative research project. Cultivates good perceptual skills: Several pedagogical text boxes  tips and guidelines for data collection  examples  and illustrations encourage students to reflect on their own preferences  values  and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652001128501,"sku":"ByrdShop_1412914035","price":116.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781412914031.jpg?v=1781848137","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/qualitative-methods-for-family-studies-and-human-development-9781412914031","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}