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The Indispensable, Bestselling Qualitative Textbook isaNow Chock-Full of Examples and Pedagogy for theaAmerican Market!David SilvermanAEs seminal Doing Qualitative Research, originally written primarily for the European market, has been completely revised and adapted foraU.S.astudentsawith the help of Amir Marvasti of Penn State Altoona. It contains interdisciplinary and real-world examples and student diaries that speak to those readers undertaking new research projects and qualitative dissertations in the U.S.Key Features Offers a thorough review of the major methods in qualitative research and data analysis techniques specific to each methodGives practical advice on key issues, such as defining ooriginalityoe and narrowing down a topicProvides a thorough review of the major methods in qualitative research and data analysis techniques specific to each methodPresents End-of-Chapter Narratives accounts of current or former graduate studentsAE experiences with the topics covered in the respective chaptersContains web-based exercises designed to help students and their instructors incorporate web-based learning in their coursesIncludes exercises to test readersAE knowledge and to encourage the development of relevant skillsIntended AudienceThis lively, accessible textbook is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in the social sciencesuincluding those in sociology, education, communications, anthropology, and health departments.