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Constructing Grounded Theory 2ed Paperback – Illustrated, 1 March 2014

by Kathy Charmaz (Author)
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Kathy Charmaz presents the definitive guide to doing grounded theory from a constructivist perspective. This second edition of her groundbreaking text retains the accessibility and warmth of the first edition whilst introducing cutting edge examples and practical tips.

This expanded second edition:

- explores how to effectively focus on data collection

- demonstrates how to use data for theorizing

- adds two new chapters that guide you through conducting and analysing interviews in grounded theory

- adds a new chapter on symbolic interactionism and grounded theory

- considers recent epistemological debates about the place of prior theory

- discusses the legacy of Anselm Strauss for grounded theory.

This is a seminal title for anyone serious about understanding and doing grounded theory research.

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  1. ISBN-10
    9780857029140
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0857029140
  3. Edition
    2
  4. Publisher
    SAGE Publications Ltd
  5. Publication date
    1 March 2014
  6. Part of series
    Introducing Qualitative Methods series
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    16.99 x 2.39 x 24.21 cm
  9. Print length
    416 pages
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Kathy Charmaz's new edition of her classic text on developing grounded theory is an invaluable resource for qualitative and mixed methods scholars. Her formulation of grounded theory analysis is remarkable for its eclectic synthesis of what have been contentious approaches and for its clear connections to the variety of qualitative data analysis methods. I have used Dr. Charmaz's work to teach both general induction and specifically grounded theory methods. The emphasis on research thinking and decision making, the explicit discussion of theories we start with and theories we build, and the extensive variety of examples in the second edition enrich our understanding of what we are doing when we do research. The book is an indispensable part of a qualitative research library.--Judith Preissle, Professor Emeritus

This is a powerful, richly nuanced, evocative work. It is masterfully grounded in the grounded theory strategies and practices of established scholars. It represents a stunning and brilliantly innovative intervention. It provides ground zero - the starting place for the next generation of social science scholars. A major accomplishment.--Norman K. Denzin, College of Communications Scholar and Professor of Sociology

This is an excellent book. It is easy to read, gives lots of practical advice and is quite profound. If you are serious about studying the conceptual universes and the interior worlds of research participants in a way which recognises that the researcher is intimately involved in the construction and analysis of data, this is a book which will make you re-think how you conduct research.--Paul Webb, Research Manager, Praxis Care, Belfast

About the Author

Kathy Charmaz was Professor Emerita of Sociology and the former director of the Faculty Writing Program at Sonoma State University. She joined the first cohort of doctoral students at the University of California, San Francisco, where she studied with Anselm Strauss. She wrote in the areas of social psychology, medical sociology, qualitative methods, and grounded theory, and over her career wrote, coauthored, or coedited 14 books, including two award-winning works: Good Days, Bad Days; The Self in Illness and Time, and Constructing Grounded Theory.

She received the George Herbert Mead award for lifetime achievement from the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction, the Leo G. Reeder award for distinguished contributions from the Medical Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association and the Lifetime Achievement award from the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. Professor Charmaz also gave workshops on qualitative methods, grounded theory, symbolic interactionism, and scholarly writing around the globe.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0857029142
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SAGE Publications Ltd; 2 edition (1 March 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780857029140
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0857029140
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.99 x 2.39 x 24.21 cm
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FlickBishop
5.0 out of 5 stars Going down the rabbit hole with glee
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THE book by THE expert. Impenetrable if you don't speak fluent pedagogobabble. However if, like me, you are doing a PhD using Grounded Theory, it is everything you could wish for and more. Compact, well structured, dense and vitamin enriched.
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Moi
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for CGT
Reviewed in Australia on 11 March 2021
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A must have book if you are doing research in Constructivism Grounded Theory (CGT) for the first time.
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Federico Morales Barragán
5.0 out of 5 stars Claro y preciso
Reviewed in Mexico on 16 May 2022
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El tratamiento es preciso y claro.
No se dan sugerencias generales sino que se ofrecen lineamientos precisos de cómo llevar a cabo una investigación con ese enfoque.
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Anky
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book and came in timely fashion.
Reviewed in Canada on 20 January 2022
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Great choice if interested in thematic analysis.
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Álex Herval
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro
Reviewed in Brazil on 11 June 2021
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Charmaz conseguiu elaborar um material prático, que orienta muito bem uma pesquisa/análise qualitativa do tipo TFD. Ela marca as diferenças da sua análise (construtivista) do método de Corbin e Strauss, mas a indica como se manter no método deles.
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Shahana
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied. Excellent book
Reviewed in India on 19 May 2021
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Excellent book. I bought it after going through charmaz videos and found them engaging. The book is lucid, considerate of the learner. Great step by step learning
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing I liked is that she included many examples ...
Reviewed in the United States on 27 May 2018
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I bought this book because I am taking a grounded theory course, and I also am planning to conduct research using grounded theory approach. I have previously conducted qualitative research, so I have some experience. This book by Charmaz is well-written, very clear, and organized. The best thing I liked is that she included many examples to illustrate each aspect (e.g. conducting semi-structured interviews, data analysis, coding, writing ...etc.). She also clearly explains the history of grounded theory and the different approaches used by other experts (Strauss, Glasser, Corbin ...etc.). I only caught 2 errors in the whole book, at one place there were 2 periods, the other error was also very minor (but can't remember what it was). Overall, I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in qualitative research in general, not necessarily grounded theory, a lot of Charmaz's approaches in conducting grounded theory can be applied in conducting qualitative research in general (to enhance credibility, trustworthiness ...etc.), such as being reflexive, writing memos ...etc. At the end of the book there is a glossary were you'll find the definitions for all terms, that was very helpful. Index and references were also of course included.
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