Negotiating the Complexities of Qualitative Research In Higher Education addresses the fundamentals of qualitative research that is rigorous, thoughtful, and theoretically coherent. This book provides valuable reflections from the research experience of Jones, Torres, and Arminio, clearly laying out the decision points, strategies, ethical issues, and challenges of this growing field. This text simultaneously covers new ground and retraces the steps essential in de… More >>
#1 by Angelo Gomez on July 2, 2010 - 5:02 pm
Qualitative research in its many forms is becoming more acceptable and extremely more frequent, in particular in higher education, and this book is a great contribution from authors who have developed different forms of qualitative research styles and traditions, that come together to give us great ideas, suggestions, and guidance to those interested in qualitative research. Besides, this book brings up personal examples of qualitative research carried out by the authors who have a very multicultural perspective, which gives life to the demanding task of embarking in a qualitative research project -a great plus for the whole book. Furthermore, the authors discussed a rarely, but most important aspect on any type of research which deals with humanness in its fullest: ethical considerations. A commonly overlooked but never absent aspect of all qualitative research, in relation to the directions taken and decisions made in all projects of this nature which leads to a qualitative research project.
The book can help both the novice and the more advanced student interested in qualitative research. This is a good contribution to the literature and most certainly a very interesting perspective on qualitative research. Above all, an accessible, up-to-date book, addressed to students in higher education, counselor education, and educational policy, who want to take upon the journey of quality-ve research. Worth of reading, and a must read for higher education students.
Rating: 4 / 5