Handbook of the Arts in Qualitative Research : Perspectives, Methodologies, E...

Handbook of the Arts in Qualitative Research : Perspectives, Methodologies, Examples, and Issues, Hardcover by Knowles, J. Gary; Cole, Ardra L., ISBN 1412905311, ISBN-13 9781412905312, Like New Used, Free shipping in the USFor those interested in qualitative research, Knowles and Cole (creative inquiry and adult learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, U. of Toronto, Canada) assemble 54 articles that comprehensively describe qualitative social science research that draws inspiration, concepts, processes, and representational forms from the arts. Scholars present alternative research possibilities that connect the arts with social science research, aiming to advance methodologies and make these alternatives available. They describe the role of the arts and features and qualities of research informed by it, the relationship between processes and forms of the arts and research, and challenges using these methodologies. These include specific genres (literary forms, performance, visual art, new media, and folk art and popular art) and a discussion of applications in research across specific disciplines, including psychology, health policy research, disability studies, business studies, and physical education. Article authors are American, Canadian, British, and Australian scholars of humanities, communication, sociology, psychology, women's studies, education, social work, nursing, and other fields, as well as artists. Some of the art discussed is available for perusal on a companion website. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()