The discovery of grounded theory : strategies for qualitative research
Barney G. Glaser (Author), Anselm L. Strauss (Author)
This book] is directed toward improving social scientists' capacity for generating theory that will be relevant to their research. While aimed primarily at sociologists, it will be useful to anyone interested in studying social phenomena - political, educational, economic, industrial - especially if their studies are based on qualitative data. -Back cover
Print Book, English, 2008
Third paperback printing View all formats and editions
Aldine Transaction, New Brunswick, 2008
x, 271 pages ; 22 cm
9780202300283, 9780202302607, 0202300285, 0202302601
1011488533
pt. 1. Generating theory by comparative analysis. Generating theory
Theoretical sampling
From substantive to formal theory
The constant comparative method of qualitative analysis
Clarifying and assessing comparative studies
pt. 2. The flexible use of data. New sources for qualitative data
Theoretical elaboration of quantitative data
pt. 3. Implications of grounded theory. The credibility of grounded theory
Applying grounded theory
Insight and theory development
Includes index