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Markula, Pirkko, 1961-

Qualitative research for physical culture / Pirkko Markula, Michael Silk. - xiii, 252 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: -- 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.

"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 9780230230248

LCCN: 2011016938

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sports sciences--Research--Methodology
Sports sciences--Social aspects
Qualitative research.

LC Class. No.: GV361 / .M245 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 613.71072