Handbook of Narrative Inquiry: Mapping a Methodology - Grand Format

The Handbook of Narrative Inquiry is the first comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the developing methodology of narrative inquiry. International in scope, this Handbook outlines the historical development and philosophical underpinnings of narrative inquiry and describes different forms of narrative. This one-of-a-kind volume offers a methodological map of this field of inquiry and encourages further dialogue, discussion, and experimentation as the field continues to develop.
Offers coverage of various disciplines and viewpoints from around the world : Leading international contributors draw upon narrative inquiry as conceptualized in Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Nursing, and other disciplines. Illustrates the range of narrative inquiry forms : The Handbook presents both conceptual and practical in-depth descriptions of narrative inquiry. Portrays how narrative inquiry is applied to research in different professional fields : The contributors pay particular attention to representational issues, ethical issues, and some of the complexities of narrative inquiry with indigenous and cross-cultural participants in addition to child participants.
Intended Audience : The Handbook of Narrative Inquiry is a must-have resource for researchers and students of narrative inquiry across the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Individuals in the fields of Nursing, Psychology, Anthropology, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Organizational Studies, and Health Research will be particularly well served by this masterful work.