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InterViews
Learning the Craft of Qualitative Research Interviewing
Third Edition
- Svend Brinkmann - Aalborg University, Denmark
- Steinar Kvale - University of Aarhus, Denmark
April 2014 | 424 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The Third Edition of Brinkmann and Kvale’s InterViews: Learning the Craft of Qualitative Research Interviewing, offers readers comprehensive and practical insight into the many factors that contribute to successful interviews. The book invites readers on a journey through the landscape of interview research, providing the “hows” and “whys” of research interviewing, and outlines paths for students to follow on the way to research goals. Thoroughly updated to account for all recent developments in qualitative interviewing, the New Edition expands its focus on the practical, epistemological, and ethical issues involved in interviewing, while maintaining the fluid and logical structure it has become known for throughout the text.
List of Boxes, Figures, and Tables
Preface to the Third Edition
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
1. Introduction to Interview Research
PART I. Conceptualizing the Research Interview
2. Characterizing Qualitative Research Interviews
3. Epistemological Issues of Interviewing
4. Ethical Issues of Interviewing
5. The Qualitative Research Interview as Context
PART II. Seven Stages of an Interview Investigation
6. Thematizing and Designing an Interview Study
7. Conducting an Interview
8. Interview Variations
9. Interview Quality
10. Transcribing Interviews
11. Preparing for Interview Analysis
12. Interview Analyses Focusing on Meaning
13. Interview Analyses Focusing on Language
14. Eclectic and Theoretical Analyses of Interviews
15. The Social Construction of Validity
16. Reporting Interview Knowledge
17. Conversations about Interviews
Appendix: Learning Tasks
Glossary
References
Index
Key book on interviews and interview analysis, accessible and precise, both for entry-level and advanced students
School of Education, Roehampton University
January 18, 2016
Excellent comprehensive text
Educational Admin Dept, Miami University-Oxford
July 2, 2015
In is too advanced for my students (Second year Bachelors who have to learn basics about qualitative research). I have used it in my teachings, but to adopt it would be too much for my students.
Department of Criminology, Leiden University
June 16, 2015
A must read for anyone undertaking research and using interviews. One of my favourite books!
Social Work Department, Ruskin College Oxford
June 13, 2015
I am still reviewing, and anticipate including it as a resource text for my Qualitative Research Design course.
Ed Foundations Leadership Dept, Jackson State University
June 4, 2015
useful for qualitative methods
School Of Human Health Sciences, Huddersfield University
June 3, 2015
A great approach to qualitative research, with a sound combination of methodological and theoretical knowledge alongside a vast use of examples. Highly recommended.
GAGQ, University of Lisbon
March 30, 2015
I used the previous edition and really liked that book.
Nursing, University Of Saskatchewan
March 22, 2015
The cost of the text does not warrant the specialised nature of the text for a general module in Research Methodology. The text is, however, added to the reading list for students.
Public Management & Governance, Univesity of North-West
February 18, 2015
I have to admit that I did not read the first two editions so can not comment on any additions/improvements to this book. However, what I can comment on is this third edition as a reference book for preparing, designing and conducting interviews. And what you get with this book is a very comprehensive insight into the topic area. It is very well written and clear. Every aspect of the interview is covered and I personally found it an excellent reference book when designing interviews for my studies. Svend Brinkmann and Steinar Kvale have produced an excellent resource here. A must buy!
Engineering, Leicester College
January 31, 2015
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