
Qualitative Research in Politics and International Relations
A practical and pluralist guide
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Qualitative Research in Politics and International Relations
A practical and pluralist guide
About this book
This groundbreaking textbook is the essential introduction to qualitative research for politics and international relations. Presented in a refreshingly accessible manner, this text applies a practical approach to help you learn by doing and will equip you with the tools to get researching. Embrace a pedagogical approach that seamlessly integrates theoretical insights with hands-on guidance, empowering you to navigate the complexities of qualitative research with confidence and clarity.
Key Benefits Include:
· Practical Approach: bid farewell to abstract learning with practical tools and exercises that instil intuition and proficiency. Step-by-step support for students grappling with the logistical intricacies of research design, data collection, and analysis.
· Close Links to the Disciplines: immerse yourself in the latest seminal research and learn how to select robust qualitative designs for your research questions.
· Demystify Theory and Methodology: this text addresses the perennial challenge of aligning theory with methodology, providing a cohesive framework for qualitative research.
· Expert Guidance: for educators seeking to incorporate this invaluable resource into their curriculum, a complementary online teaching guidebook offers guidance and suggestions on how to truly engage with the material and enrich the learning experience for your students.
An essential companion for undergraduate students navigating qualitative methods modules to postgraduate students and researchers shaping their research projects.
Corina Lacatus is a Senior Lecturer in Global Governance at the School of Politics and International Relations, Queen Mary University of London.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgements
- Brief contents
- Extended contents
- Acknowledgements
- About the author
- Online resources
- 1 What is qualitative research?
- Part 1 Foundations of Qualitative Research
- 2 Theory, methodology, and methods
- 3 How do I ask a good research question?
- 4 Collecting qualitative data
- 5 Research design and qualitative data analysis
- 6 Ethical considerations
- Part 2 Doing qualitative research
- 7 Ethnographic field research
- 8 Content-centred research
- 9 Discourse analysis
- 10 Historical research
- References
- Index