Analyzing social settings : a guide to qualitative observation and analysis /
John Lofland ... [et al.].
- 4th edition
- Belmont, CA : Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, c2006.
- xxi, 282 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
CONTENT
PART ONE: GATHERING DATA. 1. Starting Where You Are.
2. Evaluating Data Sites.
3. Getting In.
4. Getting Along.
5. Logging Data.
PART TWO: FOCUSING DATA. 6. Thinking Topics.
7. Asking Questions.
8. Arousing Interest.
PART THREE: ANALYZING DATA. 9. Developing Analysis.
10. Writing Analysis.
11. Women in Cities. Appendix: Exemplary Field studies
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-272) and index.
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Sociology--Research. Social sciences--Research. Sociology--Methodology.