<p><b>Instructors:</b> Please to request a review copy of this title for adoption consideration.</p><p>Desk copies are available by calling 1-800-818-7243.</p><strong>Narratives in Social Science Research</strong> introduces students to the use of narrative methodology as a research tool. It offers a&nbsp;rigorous framework for the application of these devices within qualitative research. The book provides:<br /><br />- An historical overview of the development of the narrative approach within the social sciences <br /><br />- A guide to how narrative methods can be applied in fieldwork<br />&nbsp;<br />- An explanation of how to incorporate a narrative approach within a research project<br />&nbsp;<br />- Guidelines for interpreting collected or produced narratives <br /><br />- A student-focused approach - key arguments and methods are illustrated by case-studies and lists of further reading.<br />&nbsp;<br />Written in an accessible and engaging manner, this detailed text will be a useful resource for researchers and students taking courses in qualitative research across a variety of social disciplines.