This open access book is a hands-on guide on doing qualitative research in parliaments, exploring achievements and drawbacks for all. From early-career scholars looking for an 'in' to start their research to senior academics interested in methodological details, the book offers a novel approach to discussing qualitative methodologies. It presents unique insights based on a large-scale qualitative study in the European Parliament using interview and ethnographic data. Comprehensive yet accessible, the book accounts the step-by-step process of qualitative research in parliaments, offering a reflexive and analytical perspective that moves beyond a textbook or theory-only format.
"This book complements the existing literature by bringing in contributions that are especially useful for young researchers working qualitatively on any parliaments, a contribution that is made even more important through its gendered outlook." (Lorane Visart, OZP - Austrian Journal of Political Science, Vol. 53 (1), 2024)