Case Study Research
What, Why and How?
Case Study & Narrative Analysis
Case Study Research: What, Why and How? is an authoritative and nuanced exploration of the many faces of case-based research methods. As well as the what, how and why, the author also examines the when and which - always with an eye on practical applications to the design, collection, analysis and presentation of the research.
Case study methodology can prove a confusing and fragmented topic. In bringing diverse notions of case study research together in one volume and sensitising the reader to the many varying definitions and perceptions of 'case study', this book equips researchers at all levels with the knowledge to make an informed choice of research strategy.
Am recommending for supplementary use in class.
It's a useful text for students to cosult, and is authoritative in tone.
Having just considered Thomas (2011) I consider the latter to be more accessible and fesh for a UK readership of final year undergarduates and professionals undratking taugt master's programmes.
Received only last week and have lent out to a Masters Student for usage and review, and will then also personally review.
This book provides a detailed and well-written insight into arguments for case study research. I recommend this book as essential for every geographer who does research by conducting case studies.
A very simplistic and easy understanding of case study research.
I recommend this book to any practitioners considering case study research.
It was easy to read and gave practical advice about how to undertake case studies effectively whilst considering the limitations of case studies and how to make the research have value. It is suitable for those who are new to research and those who have limited experience.
As an overview reference texts of the basics of case study research, this volume is ideal. It is written in very accessible language, works through the process in detail, and, as is the hallmark of many Sage publications, gives exercises for the student at the end of each chapter, which are very useful. It will be a recommendation for any student undertaking - or contemplating - case study research
I have skimmed the contents of the book and this seems to supplement Merriam Shannon's and Robert Yin's arguments to support case study design. I particularly like the lists of examples provided as appendices and exercise questions at the end of every Chapter which would help me engage my students in different tasks. As a whole I believe it is a good addition in the existing knowledge domain to support case study research. The style of writing, however, appeared to me as an academic essay.
for our course, this book is too positivist. Yet, for some students it will be a helpfull guide
Clear and thorough text on case study.
