Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone

Whether you're a student, academic, or practitioner working in an applied setting, this text will lead you through the complex terrain of contemporary qualitative research methods.Written by renowned sociologist Karen O Reilly, the book distils decades of experience into a valuable toolkit of lessons and insights. Key highlights include: tackling challenging issues like how many interviews are enough and what does reflexivity look like in practice; a keen focus on what the time-constrained researcher needs to know, delivering essential knowledge efficiently and imaginatively; pedagogical features like dos and don ts, neat summaries, and creative solutions.Bridging theory and practice, and packed with a wealth of advice, useful tips and resources for further reading, this is the definitive guide to contemporary qualitative research for beginners and seasoned researchers.