Qualitative Interviewing: The Art of Hearing Data

Using in-depth qualitative interviews, authors Herbert J. Rubin and Irene S. Rubin have researched topics ranging from community redevelopment programs to the politics of budgeting and have been energized by the depth, thoroughness, and credibility of what we revealed. Their book describes qualitative interviewing from beginning to end, from its underlying philosophy and assumptions to project design, analysis, and write-up.<p><b>Key Features</b></p><p>• <b>Offers a guide to<i> responsive interviewing</i></b>, showing readers how to respond to what they hear rather than trying exclusively on predetermined questions</p><p><b>New to the Third Edition</b></p><p>• <b>Provides greater clarity on a number of topics</b>, including how responsive interviewing relates to other in-depth models, how to use literature, and how to find and label concepts and themes</p><p>• <b>Emphasizes the importance of choosing a research style</b> in tune with one's own personality and the research situation at hand</p><p>• <b>Offers advice on dealing with a variety of interviewing situations</b>, such as cross-cultural interviews, interviewed with several people and with special populations, and telephone and Internet interviews</p>