Biographical Research Methods

Biographical data provide unique insights into social life, but they also pose some significant challenges for social science researchers. This book offers a systematic, flexible guide to using biographical narrative methods in your research project.

Drawing upon the authors’ own research, as well as case studies from a range of international contexts and disciplines, the book illustrates how biographical approaches can be tailored to different research questions and environments.

This book will help you to:

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Navigate any complexities or missteps when undertaking real-world research

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Apply your analytical and research tools to your research question

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Choose the right research design for your project, whether single or mixed methods

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Ground your understanding within diverse real-world research examples.

Clear, adaptable, and applied, this is your definitive guide to working with biographical methods.