QUALITATIVE RESEARCH FOR PHYSICAL CULTURE by Pirkko Markula, Michael Silk ( 9780230305632 )

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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH FOR PHYSICAL CULTURE

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Electronic book text

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ISBN 10:

0230305636

ISBN 13:

9780230305632

Publisher:

PALGRAVE MACMILLAN

Pub. date:

19 July, 2011

Description:

This book provides a guide to qualitative research methods in the multidisciplinary field of physical culture. Developing an approach based on the '7 Ps' of research, this text navigates a pathway through the research process that will be invaluable as a teaching tool and to experienced and inexperienced researchers alike.

Synopsis:

Qualitative Research for Physical Culture is a practical guide to qualitative research methods in the multidisciplinary field of physical culture. This innovative, unique and clearly-written book provides a complete one-stop manual to designing, researching and writing an effective research project. The authors identify the '7 Ps' of research which allows the reader to navigate a clear pathway through the research process.The '7 Ps' are divded into three areas: *Design which examines the Purpose of using qualitiative methods; Paradigms of approach; and the Process of putting together a project *Doing which looks at a range of different methodological Practices and the Politics of Interpretation of such approaches *Dissemination which examines the Presentation of research and the Promise - how to judge the quality of research Exploring interviewing, textual analysis, narrative analysis and field methods such as ethnography, case studies and participatory action research, the text also inlcudes invaluable advice on the writing process and how to critically assess the quality of research, and will be invaluable as a teaching tool or essential reference for experienced and inexperienced researchers alike. Key features of the book include * Boxed text * Guides to further reading * Chapter guides and summaries of key points * Figures and tables throughout * A unique table summarizing the '7 Ps' approach, providing a visual overview of the approach for teachers and researchers

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26 black & white illustrations, 11 figures, 6 figures

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Palgrave Macmillan

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Non-returnable

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