Case Study Research in PracticeCase Study Research in Practice explores the author’s practical and uniquely personal approach to the theory and practice of case study research. Author Helen Simons draws on her extensive experience in conducting and teaching case study research to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of the process of conducting case study that tackles common misconceptions and addresses the questions often raised by students. Including examples and summary memos the author has created a dynamic text that presents readers with choices and challenges to inform the conduct of their case research. |
Contents
PROLOGUE | 1 |
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
Section I GETTING STARTED | 11 |
1 EVOLUTION AND CONCEPT OF CASE STUDY RESEARCH | 13 |
2 PLANNING DESIGNING GAINING ACCESS | 28 |
METHODS IN CASE STUDY RESEARCH | 43 |
Section II IN THE FIELD | 67 |
4 WHO ARE THEY? STUDYING OTHERS | 69 |
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION | 117 |
EXAMPLES IN PRACTICE | 135 |
Section IV TELLING THE STORY | 145 |
REPORTING AND WRITING | 147 |
10 DISPELLING MYTHS IN CASE STUDY RESEARCH | 162 |
EPILOGUE | 171 |
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5 WHO ARE WE? STUDYING OUR SELF | 81 |
6 WHOSE DATA ARE THEY? ETHICS IN CASE STUDY RESEARCH | 96 |
Section III MAKING SENSE | 115 |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR | 190 |
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