Qualitative research methods for community development / Robert Mark Silverman and Kelly L. Patterson.
Material type: TextEdition: Second editionDescription: 1 online resourceISBN: 9781003172925Subject(s): Community development | Qualitative researchAdditional physical formats: Print version:: Qualitative research methods for community developmentDDC classification: 307.1/4 LOC classification: HN49.C6 2022Summary: "The second edition of Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development teaches the basic skills, tools, and methods of qualitative research with special attention to the needs of community practitioners. This book teaches students entering planning, community development, nonprofit management, social work, and similar applied fields the core skills necessary to conduct systematic research designed to empower communities and promote social change. Focusing on the basic elements of qualitative research, such as field observation, interviewing, focus groups, and content analysis, this second edition of Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development provides an overview of core methods and theoretical underpinnings of successful research. It also includes two new chapters on qualitative data analysis software and techniques for conducting online qualitative interviews and focus groups. From housing, community organizing, neighborhood planning, and urban revitalization, this book gives students the skills they need to undertake their own projects and provides professionals a valuable reference for their future research. Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development serves as a primary text for courses in applied qualitative research, and as a reference book for professionals and community-based researchers"--Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The second edition of Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development teaches the basic skills, tools, and methods of qualitative research with special attention to the needs of community practitioners. This book teaches students entering planning, community development, nonprofit management, social work, and similar applied fields the core skills necessary to conduct systematic research designed to empower communities and promote social change. Focusing on the basic elements of qualitative research, such as field observation, interviewing, focus groups, and content analysis, this second edition of Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development provides an overview of core methods and theoretical underpinnings of successful research. It also includes two new chapters on qualitative data analysis software and techniques for conducting online qualitative interviews and focus groups. From housing, community organizing, neighborhood planning, and urban revitalization, this book gives students the skills they need to undertake their own projects and provides professionals a valuable reference for their future research. Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development serves as a primary text for courses in applied qualitative research, and as a reference book for professionals and community-based researchers"--
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