Handbook of Narrative Inquiry
Mapping a Methodology
- D. Jean Clandinin - University of Alberta, Canada
Key Features:
Offers coverage of various disciplines and viewpoints from around the world: Leading international contributors draw upon narrative inquiry as conceptualized in Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Illustrates the range of forms of narrative inquiry: Both conceptual and practical in-depth descriptions of narrative inquiry are presented.
Portrays how narrative inquiry is used in research in different professional fields: Particular attention is paid to representational issues, ethical issues, and some of the complexities of narrative inquiry with indigenous and cross-cultural participants as well as child participants.
Intended Audience:
The Handbook of Narrative Inquiry is a must have resource for narrative methodologists and students of narrative inquiry across the social sciences. Individuals in the fields of Nursing, Psychology, Anthropology, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Organizational Studies, and Health research will be particularly well served by this masterful work.
"The handbook offers sparkling insights into relevant issues and challenges of narrative inquiry. These authors review the literature on the topic at hand and offer an innovative way to think about it as well. The handbook is a most useful addition to any qualitative research library. I certainly recommend it."