The Turn to Biographical Methods in Social Science: Comparative Issues and Examples (Social Research Today)

Chamberlayne, Prue; Bornat, Joanna; Wengraf, Tom

ISBN 10: 0415228387 / ISBN 13: 9780415228381

Published by Routledge, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Turn to Biographical Methods in Social Science: Comparative Issues and Examples (Social Research Today)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415228387
• ISBN 13: 9780415228381
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Biographical research methods have become a useful and popular tool for contemporary social scientists. This book combines an exploration of the historical and philosophical origins of this important field of qualitative research.

About the Author

Prue Chamberlayne is Director of The Centre for Biography in Social Policy at the University of East London; Joana Bornat is Senior Lecturer in the department of Health and Social Policy at the Open University; Tom Wengraf is Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Social Research Methods at Middlesex University.