Description: Exploring the Archives : A Beginner's Guide for Qualitative Researchers, Hardcover by Roulston, Kathryn; Demarrais, Kathleen, ISBN 1975503112, ISBN-13 9781975503116, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A 2022 SPE Outstanding Book Award Winner This book offers qualitative researchers an entrée into the world of working with archival repositories and special collections. It serves as a primer for students and researchers who might not be familiar with these sorts of collections, but with an interest in what has become known asthe “archival turn,” in which the use of archival materials and artifacts in contemporary research has increased dramatically since the 1990s. Suited to novice researchers seeking a general introduction into how special collections are created and how they can be used, th offers useful, clear guidance on using different types of archives, developing topics for research within the archives, assessing materials available, how to work with archivists and curators, documenting the research process, and writing up an archival study. Archival records and material culture (including manuscripts, documents, audio- and video-recordings, and visual and material culture) housed in special collections provide a wealth of resources for qualitative researchers seeking to conduct research in the social sciences. Perfect for courses in: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods | Research Methods in Higher Education | Exploring Archival Collections | Family Studies | Community Research | Introduction to Special Collections Research
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Book Title: Exploring the Archives : A Beginner's Guide for Qualitative Resea
Number of Pages: 175 Pages
Publication Name: Exploring the Archives : a Beginner's Guide for Qualitative Researchers
Language: English
Publisher: Myers Education Press
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2021
Subject: Research, History
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 15.7 Oz
Subject Area: Education
Item Length: 9.1 in
Author: Demarrais, Kathryn Roulston
Series: Qualitative Inquiry Ser.
Item Width: 5.9 in
Format: Hardcover
