Researching Lived Experience: Human Science for an Action Sensitive Pedagogy

by Max Van Manen

Book Overview

Max van Manen, author of several books in education, is Professor of Education at the University of Alberta.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791404269
• ISBN13: 9780791404263
• Release Date: July 1990
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great introduction to phenomenology

i didn't give this book 4 stars because, frankly, i haven't read enough books on phenomenological research to feel confident that this book is a 5. but, despite this being called a philosophy of education book, this is really a primer on Van Manen's brand of phenomenology--phenomenology with a more constructivist bent. the book functions as a great introduction not only to the phenomenological mindset (mainly inspired by gadamer), but also to qualitative inquiry in general. Van Manen writes in an accessible way, making the book ideal for the uninitiated. i would recommend this book to anyone hoping to learn more about phenomenology as an approach to qualitative research.

Book order review

The book arrived in a timely manner and was in like-new condition.