Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences - Brossura

Johnson, Laura Ruth

 
9781483351681: Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences
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ISBN 10: 1483351688 ISBN 13: 9781483351681
Casa editrice: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2016

Sinossi

Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences by Laura Ruth Johnson is a practical text that integrates theoretical perspectives with guidelines for designing and implementing community-based qualitative research projects. Coverage of participatory research designs and approaches is complemented by chapters on specific aspects of this research process, such as developing relationships and sharing findings to strengthen programs. Included are useful handouts and templates for applying to the reader’s own projects, and end-of-chapter questions for self-reflection and class discussion. Readers will find the book’s engaging case studies, interdisciplinary real-life examples, and insights from project participants as a helpful foundation for future work in the field.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Laura Ruth Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment in the College of Education at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. She teaches classes in qualitative research methods, including courses in ethnographic research, interview methods, and community-based and participatory action research. Her research focuses on civic engagement and community involvement among Latino and African American youth, with a focus on young mothers. In her research, she collaborates with staff and students at an alternative high school in Chicago’s Humboldt Park community to help strengthen services and develop initiatives that focus on youth activism and intergenerational mentorship for young parents. Her teaching and research also focus on the creation of community-university partnerships and the engagement of graduate students in community-based research projects.

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This book provides an introduction to community-based ethnography and other applied approaches to conducting qualitative research. It offers both a background in related theory and research, as well as hands-on activities and step-by-step guidelines.

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Editore
SAGE Publications, Inc
Data di pubblicazione
2016
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
1483351688
ISBN 13 
9781483351681
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
1
Numero di pagine
208
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Persona responsabile
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