TY - BOOK AU - Esterberg,Kristin G. TI - Qualitative methods in social research SN - 0767415604 (pbk.) U1 - 300.72 PY - 2002/// CY - Boston PB - McGraw-Hill KW - Social sciences KW - Methodology KW - Qualitative research N1 - 1. What is social research? some practical and theoretical concerns -- 2. Strategies for beginning research -- 3. Ethical issues -- 4. Observation: participant and otherwise -- 5. Interviews -- 6. Unobtrusive measures: analyzing texts and material artifacts -- 7. Action research -- 8. Making sense of data -- 9. Narrative analysis -- 10. Writing about research -- Appendix A: American sociological association code of ethics -- Appendix B: Sample informed consent form -- References -- Index ER -