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Constructing Grounded Theory
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Constructing Grounded Theory

Second Edition


April 2014 | 416 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
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.


 
An Invitation to Grounded Theory
 
Gathering Rich Data
 
Crafting and Conducting Intensive Interviews
 
Interviewing in Grounded Theory Studies
 
The Logic of Grounded Theory Coding Practices and Initial Coding
 
Focused Coding and beyond
 
Memo-Writing
 
Theoretical Sampling, Saturation and Sorting
 
Reconstructing Theory in Grounded Theory Studies
 
Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory
 
Writing the Draft
 
Reflecting on the Research Process

I have recommended this not only to my students but to junior researchers I mentor. Of course Charmaz is a key figure in the story of grounded theory research, but she writes in an accessible way in this book that has helped my students to navigate the process

Dr Carol Rivas
Public Health & Primary Care, Queen Mary, University of London
October 2, 2014

A very useful book whichy is key to adding further understanding around grounded theory. This second edition builds upon the initial book and offers a more intuitive read and is more reader freindly.

Mr Keith Ford
Faculty Of Health Social Sciences, Northumbria University
September 24, 2014

Excellent text, but of deeper interest to students particularly adopting Grounded Theory techniques for their dissertations. Will be recommended however as the 'go to' text in these circumstances.

Mr Peter Holgate
School of Built Environment, Northumbria University
August 2, 2014

For students who use grounded theory for their thesis research project, this book is a key text and the feedback from students is very positive.

Dr Tim Prescott
Clinical Psychology Doctorate, Univ. of Teesside
July 21, 2014

As more and more students start to embrace the utilisation of grounded theory in their data analysis, this text will be very help for student research projects enrich their experience and enhance the quality of their research findings.

Dr Davies Banda
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, York St John Univ. College
July 18, 2014

The Previous edition has been a bible for my own research and when supervising research students. The new edition is expanded and is highly recommended

David Saltiel
School of Healthcare, Leeds Univ.
July 17, 2014

A good number of post-fieldwork students indicated how helpful the text has been to them in writing up their field report.

Dr Asonzeh Ukah
Department of Social Science, Univ. of Bayreuth
July 10, 2014

The book provides students with the basic conceptual tools for mapping out their research proposals choosing 'grounded theory as their theoretical framework. Most of our postgraduate students struggle with articulation of their research ideas and choice of research tools. The usefriendly language in which the book is written is a welcome feature especially for students for English is not their first language. My students are encouraged by the "invitation to join the journey through a qualitative research project" in the opening chapter. For those students who come across 'grounded theory' for the first time, the section 'Emergence of grounded Theory' provides a seamless historical chronicling of the origins and challenges of the theory and offers invaluable references that students can browse through to enrich their grasp of the theorys genesis.

Towards the end a 'glossary' of the relevant terms provides useful explanation of some of the keywords and phrases the student will either encounter or use in future in their research.

Mr Moeketsi Letseka
Educational Foundations, Univ. of South Africa
July 10, 2014

A useful addition for qualitative research methods module elements

Mr Pete Holmes
Sport and Public Services, Doncaster College
June 27, 2014

This book will be of good use in deeper studies related to the course of research methods in qualitative research.

Mrs Catharina Lindberg
School of Health Science, Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH)
June 23, 2014
  • Exploration of how to effectively focus on data collection
  • Coverage of how to use data for theorizing
  • Two new chapters on conducting and analysing interviews in grounded theory 
  • A new chapter on symbolic interactionism and grounded theory
  • Coverage of recent epistemological debates about the place of prior theory
  • Discussion of the legacy of Anselm Strauss for grounded theory.