Crafting Phenomenological Research

by Mark D. Vagle

This is an accessible, concise introduction to phenomenological research in education and social sciences. Mark Vagle outlines the key principles for conducting this research from leading contemporary practitioners, such as van Manen, Giorgi, and Dahlberg. He builds on their work by introducing his post-intentional phenomenology, which incorporates elements of post-structural thinking into traditional methods. Vagle provides readers with methodological tools to build their own phenomenological study, addressing such issues as data gathering, validity, and writing. Replete with exercises for students, case studies, resources for further research, and examples of completed phenomenological studies, this brief book affords the instructor an easy entrée into introducing phenomenology into courses on qualitative research, social theory, or educational research.

176 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2014

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am falling in love with phenomenonology! I am in Mark's class now and I feel the call. This book very wonderfully and accessibly provides a very readable gateway to the slightly elusive explanations what phenomenonology is or can be for those who wish to use it as a research methodology. I know that if I follow my heart I will revisit this book often.

[Jonathan Coffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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