Roulston Kathryn Roulston, Demarrais

Exploring the Archives (eBook, PDF)

A Beginner's Guide for Qualitative Researchers

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A 2022 SPE Outstanding Book Award WinnerThis book offers qualitative researchers an entre into the world of working with archival repositories and special collections. It serves as a primer for students and researchers who might not be familiar with these sorts of collections, but with an interest in what has become known asthe "e;archival turn,"e; in which the use of archival materials and artifacts in contemporary research has increased dramatically since the 1990s. Suited to novice researchers seeking a general introduction into how special collections are created and how they can be used, the book offers useful, clear guidance on using different types of archives, developing topics for research within the archives, assessing materials available, how to work with archivists and curators, documenting the research process, and writing up an archival study. Archival records and material culture (including manuscripts, documents, audio- and video-recordings, and visual and material culture) housed in special collections provide a wealth of resources for qualitative researchers seeking to conduct research in the social sciences.Perfect for courses in: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods Research Methods in Higher Education Exploring Archival Collections Family Studies Community Research Introduction to Special Collections Research

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Myers Education Press
• Seitenzahl: 175
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Juni 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781975503130
• Artikelnr.: 72329439