Qualitative Methodology and Life Histories

Qualitative Methodology and Life Histories

Some theoretical reflections are offered, based on personal experience in empirical research. The role of qualitative methodology in social science is examined, & the development of structural techniques in the debate between qualitative & quantitative approaches is assessed. Specifically de...

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Veröffentlicht in:Revista internacional de sociología 1986-07, Vol.44 (3), p.295-319
1. Verfasser: Mercade, Francesc
Format: Artikel
Sprache:spa
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Empirical Methods
Life History
Methodology (Philosophical)
Qualitative Methods
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Zusammenfassung:Some theoretical reflections are offered, based on personal experience in empirical research. The role of qualitative methodology in social science is examined, & the development of structural techniques in the debate between qualitative & quantitative approaches is assessed. Specifically described is experience in the examination of intellectuals & the process of political socialization through a life-history method. Alternative analytical approaches to qualitative materials are outlined & compared. Modified HA
ISSN:0034-9712