Researching Family Narratives

Julia Brannen author Corinne Squire author Ann Phoenix author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:2nd Dec '20

£118.00

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This edited book guides students and researchers through the processes of researching everyday stories about families. Showcasing the wide range methods and data sources currently used in narrative research, it features:

  • Examples of real research into historical and contemporary family practices from around the world.
  • Coverage of both traditional and cutting-edge topics, like multi-method approaches, online research, and paradata.
  • Practical advice from leading figures in the field on how to incorporate these methods and data sources into family narrative research.  

With accessible language and features that help readers reflect on and internalize key concepts, this book helps readers navigate researching family lives with confidence and ease.  

An easy to understand resource which is useful for postgraduate students and other people interested in Research. -- Fleur Bowater

This is an outstanding contribution to narrative research and the understanding of every day practices in families. Through creative combinations of narrative approaches and methods, the book demonstrates how narrative analysis is a key resource for research in family history, identities and practices. An indispensable work for students and scholars.

-- Ann-Dorte Christensen

ISBN: 9781526439093

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 540g

248 pages