Handbook of the Arts in Qualitative Research: Perspectives, Methodologies, Examples, and Issues

by J. Gary Knowles (Editor), Ardra L. Cole (Editor)

"This work′s quality, diversity, and breadth of coverage make it a valuable resource for collections concerned with qualitative research in a broad range of disciplines. Highly recommended." ― G.R. Walden, CHOICE

The Handbook of the Arts in Qualitative Perspectives, Methodologies, Examples, and Issues represents an unfolding and expanding orientation to qualitative social science research that draws inspiration, concepts, processes, and representational forms from the arts. In this defining work, J. Gary Knowles and Ardra L. Cole bring together the top scholars in qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive overview of the past, present, and future of arts-based research. This Handbook provides an accessible and stimulating collection of theoretical arguments and illustrative examples that delineate the role of the arts in qualitative social science research.


Key Features


Intended Audience
This is an essential resource for any scholar interested in qualitative research, as well as a critical resource for all academic and public libraries.

Genres: Research

720 pages, Hardcover

First published November 14, 2007

Reviews

[Nupur Vanderlick]

Have just read the chapter on photo documentary. I have found it immensely helpful for my independent research. Photos truly have voice and have the power to reveal patterns of change (as mentioned in the chapter)

[Peaches]

There were some chapters that were useful (especially Eisner, who always is), but this work is dated. By dated, I mean that so many texts have emerged since then that it is still relevant, but less engaging/applicable, at least for my research.