Qualitative Research in the Post-Modern Era : Contexts of Qualitative Research

Qualitative Research is changing as a result of postmodern influences which have changed the way research is interpreted and understood. This has prompted questions which have been knocking at the door of qualitative research for some time now: Who is the researcher in this research account? How does the researcher relate to his/her research? How can the researcher who reads qualitative research relate to and understand the nuances and complexities in qualitative research? How can this volume help us to, not only describe, effect and manage change, but help us to understand, imagine and affect policies, practices and procedures related to research? What can we learn from researchers at the top of their stride who have struggled in order to develop qualitative research? The book includes illustrative interviews with world famous scholars. William Pinar, Norman Denzin, Henry Giroux, Zygmunt Bauman and Maxine Greene invite the student to engage reflectively and to figure out the rudiments and connections of research methodology and methods for theses. The developed so called “The Five Contexts” serves as a theoretical framework for conducting, understanding and interpreting qualitative research in a variety of disciplines in this post-modern era . Qualitative Research Is Changing As A Result Of Postmodern Influences Which Have Changed The Way Research Is Interpreted And Understood. This Has Prompted Questions Which Have Been Knocking At The Door Of Qualitative Research For Some Time Now: Who Is The Researcher In This Research Account? How Does The Researcher Relate To His/her Research? How Can The Researcher Who Reads Qualitative Research Relate To And Understand The Nuances And Complexities In Qualitative Research? How Can This Volume Help Us To, Not Only Describe, Effect And Manage Change, But Help Us To Understand, Imagine And Affect Policies, Practices And Procedures Related To Research? What Can We Learn From Researchers At The Top Of Their Stride Who Have Struggled In Order To Develop Qualitative Research? This Book Includes Illustrative Interviews With World Famous Scholars. William Pinar, Norman Denzin, Henry Giroux, Zygmunt Bauman And Maxine Greene Invite The Student To Engage Reflectively And To Figure Out The Rudiments And Connections Of Research Methodology And Methods For Theses.--publisher's Website. Machine Generated Contents Note: 1.toward Understanding Research -- Introduction -- What Is Research? -- Qualities Of Qualitative Research -- Selected Annotated Bibliography -- Questions For Further Study -- References -- 2.the Qualitative (r)evolution? -- Political Considerations -- Philosophical Considerations -- Paradigms Of Research -- Approaches To Qualitative Research -- Historical Considerations -- (auto)biographical Considerations -- Postmodern Considerations -- Five Contexts Of Qualitative Research -- Selected Annotated Bibliography -- Questions For Further Study -- References -- 3.the Autobiographical Context -- The Authors' Autobiographical Regressive Moments -- An Interview With Dr. William F. Pinar -- Response By Graduate Students -- An Article By William Pinar -- Autobiography By A Graduate Student -- The Authors' Autobiographical Moment - Continued -- Summary -- Selected Annotated Bibliography / William F. Pinar -- Questions For Further Study -- References -- Contents Note Continued: 4.the Historical Context -- An African Proverb -- An Article By Norman Denzin And Yvonna Lincoln -- An Interview With Norman Denzin -- Summary -- Selected Annotated Bibliography / Norman Denzin -- Questions For Further Study -- References -- 5.the Political Context -- Reflection On The Political Context -- Excerpt Of An Article By Henry Giroux -- An Interview With Henry Giroux -- Summary -- Selected Annotated Bibliography / Henry Giroux -- Questions For Further Study -- References -- 6.the Postmodern Context -- (post)modern Man -- An Interview With Professor Emeritus Zygmunt Bauman -- Reflections On Research And Postmodernity -- Response By Graduate Students -- An Article By Zygmunt Bauman -- Summary -- Selected Annotated Bibliography / Zygmunt Bauman -- Questions For Further Study -- References -- 7.the Philosophical Context -- An Interview With Dr. Maxine Greene -- An Article By Maxine Greene -- Summary -- Contents Note Continued: Selected Annotated Bibliography / Maxine Greene -- Questions For Further Study -- References -- 8.the Art And Practice Of Research In The Postmodern Era -- Contexts For Research -- The Autobiographical Context -- The Historical Context -- The Political Context -- The Postmodern Context -- The Philosophical Context -- Emergent Themes -- Ethnic And Gender Issues -- The Scholars -- Historical Events -- Reflections Of The Art And Practice Of Research In The Postmodern Era -- Found Poetry - Research Is What? -- Reflections -- Introduction To Volume Ii -- Selected Annotated Bibliography -- Questions For Further Study -- References. Karyn Cooper, Robert E. White. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Qualitative Research is changing as a result of postmodern influences which have changed the way research is interpreted and understood. This has prompted questions which have been knocking at the door of qualitative research for some time now: Who is the researcher in this research account? How does the researcher relate to his/her research? How can the researcher who reads qualitative research relate to and understand the nuances and complexities in qualitative research? How can this volume help us to, not only describe, effect and manage change, but help us to understand, imagine and affect policies, practices and procedures related to research? What can we learn from researchers at the top of their stride who have struggled in order to develop qualitative research? This book includes illustrative interviews with world famous scholars. William Pinar, Norman Denzin, Henry Giroux, Zygmunt Bauman and Maxine Greene invite the student to engage reflectively and to figure out the rudiments and connections of research methodology and methods for theses . This may be a set of volumes for which the field has been waiting. Gathered in one two-volume set are the voices and words of many of the giants in the field of qualitative research and/or critical perspectives.. If there is such a text anywhere else--with commentary, summary, author autobiographies, interviewee bibliographies, and accompanying video clips, I am unaware of it ... Equally useful, for students, researchers and teachers alike, are the authors' "five contexts" for grasping this complex and dynamic history.. These five contexts represent a major contribution to ways of thinking about research methods and their more overarching paradigms. We are incredibly fortunate to be the recipients of this work, simply because it provides us with a fresh set of intellectual and mental constructs with which we can teach and do research. Yvonna S. Lincoln, Texas A & M University Annotation Qualitative Research is changing as a result of postmodern influences which have changed the way research is interpreted and understood. This has prompted questions which have been knocking at the door of qualitative research for some time now: Who is the researcher in this research account? How does the researcher relate to his/her research? How can the researcher who reads qualitative research relate to and understand the nuances and complexities in qualitative research? How can this volume help us to, not only describe, effect and manage change, but help us to understand, imagine and affect policies, practices and procedures related to research?What can we learn from researchers at the top of their stride who have struggled in order to develop qualitative research? The book includes illustrative interviews with world famous scholars. William Pinar, Norman Denzin, Henry Giroux, Zygmunt Bauman and Maxine Greeneinvite the student to engage reflectively and to figure out the rudiments and connections of research methodology and methods for theses. The developed so called The Five Contexts serves as a theoretical framework for conducting, understanding and interpreting qualitative research in a variety of disciplines in this post-modern era Front Matter....Pages i-xxi Toward Understanding Research....Pages 1-12 The Qualitative (R)Evolution?....Pages 13-28 The Autobiographical Context....Pages 29-50 The Historical Context....Pages 51-69 The Political Context....Pages 71-83 The Postmodern Context....Pages 85-103 The Philosophical Context....Pages 105-118 The Art and Practice of Research in the Postmodern Era....Pages 119-133 Back Matter....Pages 135-159