Constructing grounded theory /
Kathy Charmaz.
- Second edition.
- xxi, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Introducing qualitative methods. .
- Introducing qualitative methods. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [346]-378) and index.
An invitation to grounded theory -- Gathering rich data -- Crafting and conducting intensive interviews -- Interviewing in grounded theory studies -- The logic of grounded theory coding practices and initial coding -- Focused coding and beyond -- Memo-writing -- Theoretical sampling, saturation, and sorting -- Reconstructing theorizing in grounded theory studies -- Symbolic interactionism and grounded theory -- Writing the draft -- Reflecting on the research process.
Kathy Charmaz presents the definitive guide to doing grounded theory from a constructivist perspective. This second edition of her groundbreaking text retains the accessibility and warmth of the first edition whilst introducing cutting edge examples and practical tips.