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Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences
Contributor(s): Johnson, Laura Ruth (Author)
ISBN: 1483351688     ISBN-13: 9781483351681
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
OUR PRICE:   $90.25  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Research
- Education | Research
- Social Science | Methodology
Dewey: 001.42
LCCN: 2015039149
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.2" W x 9" (0.80 lbs) 208 pages
 
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Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences by Laura Ruth Johnson is a practical text that integrates theoretical perspectives with guidelines for designing and implementing community-based qualitative research projects. Coverage of participatory research designs and approaches is complemented by chapters on specific aspects of this research process, such as developing relationships and sharing findings to strengthen programs. Included are useful handouts and templates for applying to the reader's own projects, and end-of-chapter questions for self-reflection and class discussion. Readers will find the book's engaging case studies, interdisciplinary real-life examples, and insights from project participants as a helpful foundation for future work in the field.

Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, Laura Ruth: -

Laura Ruth Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment in the College of Education at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. She teaches classes in qualitative research methods, including courses in ethnographic research, interview methods, and community-based and participatory action research. Her research focuses on civic engagement and community involvement among Latino and African American youth, with a focus on young mothers. In her research, she collaborates with staff and students at an alternative high school in Chicago's Humboldt Park community to help strengthen services and develop initiatives that focus on youth activism and intergenerational mentorship for young parents. Her teaching and research also focus on the creation of community-university partnerships and the engagement of graduate students in community-based research projects.