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Synopsis
This ground-breaking book makes the case for employing a realist philosophical perspective in qualitative research. Joseph Maxwell argues for critically applying a realist ontology to a number of important theoretical and methodological issues. The book o
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About the Author
Joseph A. Maxwell is a Professor in the Graduate School of Education at George Mason University, where he teaches courses on research design and methods and on writing a dissertation proposal. He has published work on qualitative research and evaluation, mixed method research, sociocultural theory, Native American social organization, and medical education. He has also worked extensively in applied settings. He has presented seminars and workshops on teaching qualitative research methods and on using qualitative methods in various applied fields, and has been an invited speaker at conferences and universities in the United States, Puerto Rico, Europe, and China. He has a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Chicago.
Review
This timely text could at last get us to the tipping point where realistapproaches enter the mainstream of qualitative research. They have gainedwidespread acceptance by philosophers but continue to be regarded withsuspicion by the dominant tribe of constructivist qualitative researchers. Maxwell provides a convincing case that realism helps to resolve many of theproblems they face without deserting cherished aspects of constructivism.--Colin Robson (06/08/2012)
Maxwell's book is an outstanding accomplishment. He has connected a tremendous amount of past and present knowledge in it. His reading and integration cuts across multiple disciplines. I especially like the discussions of causation, validity, and the methodological significance of viewing culture as distributed."--Burke Johnson (09/13/2011)"
This book is well-written and clearly argued, and does a good job of connecting what are often arcane philosophical issues with the more practical concerns of carrying out qualitative research. --Sam Porter"
The information presented is novel. It serves to advance current epistemological thinking in the area of qualitative research. It is the only book I m aware of that links issues of epistemology and ontology so directly with qualitative methodologies. --Marianna L. Litovich"
Maxwell's book is an outstanding accomplishment. He has connected a tremendous amount of past and present knowledge in it. His reading and integration cuts across multiple disciplines. I especially like the discussions of causation, validity, and the methodological significance of viewing culture as distributed."--Burke Johnson (09/13/2011)"
"This is a book that should be read by qualitative researchers at any stage of their career and by those critical of the qualitative and realist approach to social science, such is the manner in which Maxwell introduces, negotiates and analyses key issues in research methodology."
"Maxwell's book is an outstanding accomplishment. He has connected a tremendous amount of past and present knowledge in it. His reading and integration cuts across multiple disciplines. I especially like the discussions of causation, 'validity', and the methodological significance of viewing culture as distributed."--Burke Johnson (09/13/2011)
"This book is well-written and clearly argued, and does a good job of connecting what are often arcane philosophical issues with the more practical concerns of carrying out qualitative research."--Sam Porter
"The information presented is novel. It serves to advance current epistemological thinking in the area of qualitative research. It is the only book I'm aware of that links issues of epistemology and ontology so directly with qualitative methodologies."--Marianna L. Litovich
-Maxwell's book is an outstanding accomplishment. He has connected a tremendous amount of past and present knowledge in it. His reading and integration cuts across multiple disciplines. I especially like the discussions of causation, 'validity', and the methodological significance of viewing culture as distributed.---Burke Johnson (09/13/2011)
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- PublisherSage Pubns
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0761929223
- ISBN 13 9780761929222
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
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