Contemplative Qualitative Inquiry: Practicing the Zen of Research

by Valerie J Janesick and Valerie J. Janesick

Book Overview

Qualitative researchers incorporate the principles of holism, storytelling, ethics, body and mind links, relational focus, and creativity as key features of their practice. So do practitioners of Zen Buddhism. Leading qualitative researcher Valerie J. Janesick describes how qualitative inquiry can be informed and improved through an understanding of Zen principles. She calls for a contemplative qualitative inquiry that draws on the understandings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611329566
• ISBN13: 9781611329568
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"