An Introduction to Qualitative Research

Comprehensive and trusted, this book remains the encyclopaedic introduction to qualitative research. Walking readers through an array of methods, it celebrates the diversity and breadth of qualitative approaches to social research.

From first foundations to writing up, the book gives students a secure understanding of how to assess, critique and use qualitative research, with sharply honed learning features that empower them to think critically and reflectively. 

This eighth edition:

• Fully embeds discussions of how to make research more equitable at each step of the process.
• Includes new prompts for evaluating different approaches to support good methodological decision-making, especially in digital research.
• Brings methods to life with new and updated examples of real-world research and student research spotlights.

This book will help any social science student master a rounded understanding of qualitative research.