research process from beginning to end, and engages with the theoretical and philosophical debates surroundin research. This new edition: describes methodological issues and presents a step-by-step guide to qualitative research techniques; explains both established, as well as more innovative and complex methods; includes two new chapters--one on qualitative case study research, and another on grounded theory research; builds on the popular chapters on cyber research and reserach with vulnerable groups; includes practical chapters on writing proposals and research reports, and has an expanded section on ethics.

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