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Author:

Markula, Pirkko, 1961-

Title:

Qualitative research for physical culture / Pirkko Markula, Michael Silk.

Publisher:

Palgrave Macmillan,

Copyright Date:

2011

Description:

xiii, 252 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Sports sciences--Methodology.--Methodology.
Physical education and training--Methodology.--Methodology.
Sports sciences--Social aspects.
Physical education and training--Social aspects.
Qualitative research.

Other Authors:

Silk, Michael L.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p.230-246) and index.

Contents:

Acknowledgements -- Preface -- PART I: DESIGN -- Purpose -- Paradigms -- Process -- PART II: DOING -- Practicing Interviewing -- Practicing Textual Analysis -- Practicing Narrative Analysis -- Practicing Field Methods -- PART III: DISSEMINATION -- (Re)Presentation -- The Promise -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"This book provides a guide to qualitative research methods in the multidisciplinary field of physical culture. Developing an approach based on the '7 Ps' of research, this text navigates a pathway through the research process that will be invaluable as a teaching tool and to experienced and inexperienced researchers alike"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0230230245 (pbk.)
9780230230248 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)711049420

LCCN:

2011016938

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)