Constructing Grounded Theory: A Practical Guide through Qualitative Analysis (Introducing Qualitative Methods series)

Kathy Charmaz is one of the world's leading theorists and exponents of grounded theory. In this important and essential new textbook, she introduces the reader to the craft of using grounded theory in social research, and provides a clear, step-by-step guide for those new to the field. Using worked examples throughout, this book also maps out an alternative vision of grounded theory to that put forward by its founding thinkers, Glaser and Strauss. To Charmaz, grounded theory must move on from its positivist origins and must incorporate many of the methods and questions posed by constructivists over the past twenty years to become a more nuanced and reflexive practice The Author Introduces The Reader To The Craft Of Using Grounded Theory In Social Research, And Provides A Clear, Step-by-step Guide For Those New To The Field. An Invitation To Grounded Theory -- Gathering Rich Data -- Coding In Grounded Theory Practice -- Memo-writing -- Theoretical Sampling, Saturation And Sorting -- Reconstructing Theory In Grounded Theory Studies -- Writing The Draft -- Reflecting On The Research Process. Kathy Charmaz. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [190]-201) And Index.