Qualitative Research and Theory Development: Mystery as Method

by Mats Alvesson, Dan Karreman, Dan K, et al.

Book Overview

Empirical data is one of the cornerstones of knowledge in the social sciences. And yet, the researcher often takes it for granted, reserving his or her imaginative faculties for finding a theory that fits the data. This revealing account of the theory-data relationship calls this faith in data into question and establishes a reflexive framework and vocabulary to explore the creative, political and philosophical elements of data production.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857023241
• ISBN13: 9780857023247
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.4"