Qualitative Gerontology
A Contemporary Perspective, Second Edition
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gerontology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780826116697 | |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company | Publication: | September 24, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780826116697 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication: | September 24, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Language: | English |
The authors provide a contemporary perspective on the status of qualitative research in gerontology. The second edition examines recent trends in the application of qualitative methodologies and the emergence of new qualitative techniques such as focus groups, studies of personal histories, and the use of photography. Chapters include discussions of critical and feminist perspectives, practice issues, ethical issues, and the contribution of qualitative research to the progress of science.
The authors provide a contemporary perspective on the status of qualitative research in gerontology. The second edition examines recent trends in the application of qualitative methodologies and the emergence of new qualitative techniques such as focus groups, studies of personal histories, and the use of photography. Chapters include discussions of critical and feminist perspectives, practice issues, ethical issues, and the contribution of qualitative research to the progress of science.
