Qualitative research and theory development : mystery as method / Mats Alvesson and Dan Kärreman.

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Kärreman, Dan

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2011.Description: 132 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:

9780857023230
0857023233
9780857023247 (pbk.)
0857023241 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

300.721 ALV

Contents:

The use of empirical material for theory development The role of constructions and language in empirical research Key methodological principles for detecting mysteries A methodolgy of sorts for theorizing from empirical material Illustrating the development and resolution of mysteries Fieldwork techniques and mystery creation Research guided or assisted by mystery?

Summary: Encouraging readers to take a critical approach to empirical data, the authors provide an account that helps social science researchers to develop new and interesting theories.

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The use of empirical material for theory development
The role of constructions and language in empirical research
Key methodological principles for detecting mysteries
A methodolgy of sorts for theorizing from empirical material
Illustrating the development and resolution of mysteries
Fieldwork techniques and mystery creation
Research guided or assisted by mystery?

Encouraging readers to take a critical approach to empirical data, the authors provide an account that helps social science researchers to develop new and interesting theories.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [122]-130) and indexes.

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