Qualitative Inquiry: A Dictionary of Terms by Thomas A. Schwandt
Focusing primarily on philosophical and methodological concepts rather than on technical aspects of methods and procedures, this dictionary fills a crucial gap in the literature.
In this indispensable volume, Thomas A Schwandt provides a guide to the terms and phrases which help shape the nature, purpose, logic, meaning and methods of qualitative inquiry. Intended as a reference book for this vocabulary, the volume examines the key concepts and issues which help shape the field. The definitions acknowledge the multiple and often contested points of view that characterize qualitative inquiry.